CA landlord resources
Lease preparation education in California
Review the lease documents and local requirements with a qualified attorney.
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: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead paint (federal, pre-1978)
Prop 65 chemical exposure
Mold
Megan's Law database notice
Bed bug information
Death on premises (within 3 years)
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