California Statutes
The statutes below represent the key landlord-tenant laws for California. These include eviction procedures, security deposit regulations, notice requirements, and other tenant protections codified in state law. Each entry includes the official citation, a plain-language summary, and a link to the full text where available.
Eviction Statutes
Laws governing eviction procedures, notice requirements, and unlawful detainer.
Security Deposit Statutes
Laws governing deposit limits, return deadlines, and allowable deductions.
Security deposit-specific statutes for this state are being added. Visit the Legal Breakdown page for all currently available statutes.
All Statutes for California
Complete list of landlord-tenant statutes for this state.