CA landlord resources
Bookkeeping and reporting in California
Track deposit liabilities, operating costs and monthly reporting.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
California: Security deposits
Max 1 month's rent (AB 12, eff. July 1 2024; Civ. Code §1950.5(c)(1)). Small-landlord exception: up to 2 months if a natural person (or LLC of natural persons) owns no more than 2 residential rental properties with no more than 4 units total; 2-month option unavailable against service-member tenants.
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 21 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Sources supplied for California
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5 (deposit cap; 21-day return)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Cal. Civ. Code § 1947.12 (AB 1482 rent cap)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 1161 (3-day notice)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
Offices listed in the dataset
- California Department of Real EstateReal Estate
- California Department of Consumer AffairsConsumer Affairs
- California Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentHousing