Tenant rights · California
California lease review
for renters.
Upload your California lease and TheLeaseCheck cross-references it against California tenant law to flag every clause that's risky, unenforceable, or just bad for you.
California renter law at a glance
Max security deposit
1 month (unfurnished), 2 months (furnished)
Deposit return deadline
21 days
Entry notice
24 hours' written notice for non-emergency entry
Rent control
Statewide cap (AB 1482): 5% + CPI, max 10%
Rent-increase notice
30 days (60 if increase > 10%)
What we check on every California lease
- Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) caps annual rent increases for most units built before 2008.
- Just-cause eviction required after 12 months of tenancy.
- Security deposits cannot include 'non-refundable' charges.
This page is informational and is not legal advice. For a binding interpretation of your specific situation, talk to a California tenant-rights attorney.