CA landlord resources
The Business of Real Estate Workshop in California
The combined workshop covers landlord operations and the investing business.
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.
California: Notices and tenancy endings
3-day notice to pay or quit, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and judicial holidays (Code Civ. Proc. §1161(2)).
Month-to-month: 30 days if under 1 year; 60 days if 1 year or more (CCP §1946.1). Just cause required for most tenancies 12+ months (AB 1482, Civ. Code §1946.2).
Court listed in the supplied dataset: Superior Court (unlawful detainer).
California: Licensing and registration
No statewide landlord license; many cities require a business license/rental registration.
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