Return / itemization deadline: 21 days (Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5)
Penalty for missing it: Bad-faith retention: up to 2x the deposit in statutory damages (§ 1950.5(l)).
| Notice type | Minimum notice | Statute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent Increase Notice | 30 days 30 days if increase ≤10% over past 12 months; 90 days if >10%. AB 1482 caps may apply. VERIFY current thresholds. |
Cal. Civ. Code § 827(b) | Generate |
| Notice to Pay Rent or Quit | 3 days 3-day notice to pay rent or quit (excluding weekends/judicial holidays). |
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 1161 | Generate |
| Notice of Entry | 1 days 24 hours' written notice, entry during business hours. |
Cal. Civ. Code § 1954 | Generate |
| Non-Renewal / Termination of Tenancy | 30 days 30 days (<1 yr tenancy) / 60 days (≥1 yr). AB 1482 just-cause rules may apply. |
Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1946, 1946.1 | Generate |
| Lease Violation Notice | 3 days 3-day notice to perform covenant or quit for curable violations. |
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 1161(3) | Generate |
| Security Deposit Itemization | 21 days Itemized statement + refund within 21 days of move-out. |
Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5(g) | Generate |
