CALIFORNIA LANDLORD NOTICES PACK
[// GUIDANCE: California has the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) which limits rent increases and requires just cause for evictions. Local rent control may apply additional restrictions in cities like LA, SF, Oakland, etc.]
NOTICE 1: RENT INCREASE NOTICE
Date: [DATE]
To: [TENANT NAME(S)]
Property: [ADDRESS], California [ZIP]
NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE
Your monthly rent will increase as follows:
| Current Rent | New Rent | Increase % |
|---|---|---|
| $[CURRENT] | $[NEW] | [X]% |
Effective Date: [DATE]
Notice Period:
☐ 30 days - Increase is 10% or less of lowest rent in past 12 months
☐ 90 days - Increase is more than 10% of lowest rent in past 12 months
[// GUIDANCE: Under AB 1482, annual rent increases are capped at 5% + local CPI (max 10%) for covered properties. Check if property is exempt (single-family homes with proper notice, new construction < 15 years, etc.)]
AB 1482 Compliance:
☐ Property is covered by Tenant Protection Act
☐ Property is exempt from Tenant Protection Act because: [REASON]
LANDLORD: _______________________________ Date: ____________
NOTICE 2: LEASE TERMINATION NOTICE
Date: [DATE]
To: [TENANT NAME(S)]
Property: [ADDRESS], California [ZIP]
NOTICE OF TERMINATION
☐ 30-day notice (tenancy less than 1 year)
☐ 60-day notice (tenancy 1 year or longer)
Termination Date: [DATE]
Just Cause (Required under AB 1482 for covered properties):
☐ At-Fault Just Cause: [SPECIFY]
☐ No-Fault Just Cause: [SPECIFY] - Relocation assistance may be required
[// GUIDANCE: If covered by AB 1482 and tenant has lived there 12+ months, just cause is required for termination.]
LANDLORD: _______________________________ Date: ____________
NOTICE 3: SECURITY DEPOSIT RETURN
Date: [DATE]
To: [TENANT NAME(S)]
Forwarding Address: [ADDRESS]
[// GUIDANCE: California requires return within 21 calendar days. Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5. Itemized statement required for any deductions.]
SECURITY DEPOSIT ITEMIZATION
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit Received | $[AMOUNT] |
| Deductions: | |
| Unpaid Rent | $[AMOUNT] |
| Cleaning (beyond normal) | $[AMOUNT] |
| Repairs (beyond normal wear) | $[AMOUNT] |
| Total Deductions | $[TOTAL] |
| AMOUNT RETURNED | $[BALANCE] |
☐ Receipts/invoices attached for deductions over $125
☐ Good faith estimate provided (work not yet completed)
LANDLORD: _______________________________ Date: ____________
California: Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5. Deposit return: 21 days. Max deposit: 2 months' rent (unfurnished) / 3 months (furnished). AB 1482 limits rent increases and requires just cause for evictions.