California Landlord-Tenant Guides
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Security Deposit
Demand return of your security deposit under California Civil Code 1950.5
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Habitability
Enforce your right to habitable housing under California law
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Illegal Eviction
Respond to wrongful lockouts and self-help evictions in California
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Rent Overcharge
Recover excess rent under California rent control and AB 1482
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Tree/Neighbor Damage
Recover up to 3x damages when neighbor's tree damages your property
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3-Day Notice (Landlord)
CCP 1161 compliant 3-day notice to pay rent or quit. Must be perfect or eviction fails.
California Landlord Rights
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Unpaid Rent
Demand payment of past-due rent with proper statutory notices under California law
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Property Damage
Recover costs for tenant-caused property damage beyond normal wear and tear
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Lease Violation
Address unauthorized occupants, pets, or other lease breaches with proper notice
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Holdover Tenant
Demand possession from tenants who remain after lease expiration
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Tenant Abandonment
Proper procedures for abandoned property and re-renting under Civil Code 1951.2
Landlord Templates
- Landlord Demand Letters for Unpaid Rent Before Eviction β
- Landlord Property Damage & Lease Violation Demand Letters β
- Landlord Response to Tenant Habitability & Repair Demands β
- Landlord Response to Commercial Lease Default & CAM Disputes β
Tenant Templates
- Illegal Lockout & Self-Help Eviction Demand Letters β
- Tenant Habitability, Mold & Repair Demand Letters β
Commercial Lease Templates
- Commercial Tenant Lease Default & Termination Demand Letters β
- Commercial Landlord Service Failures & Access Demand Letters β
- Commercial CAM & Operating Expense Reconciliation Dispute Letters β