California Legal Resources
State-specific rules and calculators available for this state.
California Overview
California has state‑specific rules governing residential leases, notice periods, eviction procedures, and security deposit handling. Below you’ll find calculators, timelines, and legal summaries tailored to California law.
- Eviction rules include notice requirements, filing deadlines, and court procedures.
- Security deposit rules include maximum amounts, return deadlines, and itemization requirements.
Quick Facts
- Notice for Nonpayment: 3 days
- Notice for Lease Violation: 3 days
- Tenant Answer Deadline: 5 days
- Max Security Deposit: 2 months' rent (unfurnished); 3 months' rent (furnished)
- Deposit Return Deadline: 21 days
Eviction Rules
Notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations.
Security Deposit Rules
Deposit limits, return deadlines, and allowed deductions.
State Calculators
Available calculators for California.
Eviction Timeline
Final Paycheck Deadline
Notice Period
Overtime Calculator
Rent Increase Limits
Security Deposit Return
Small Claims Eligibility
State Statutes
Key landlord‑tenant laws for California.