California Month-to-Month Rental Agreement PDF
California at a glance: Notice to Terminate: 30 days (tenancy < 1 yr) OR 60 days (tenancy > 1 yr) · Rent Control Cap: 5% + CPI (Max 10% under AB 1482) · Security Deposit Cap: 1 month's rent (as of July 2024)
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Month-to-Month Rental Agreements in California
California month-to-month leases are heavily regulated by the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482). Under California law, a landlord must provide 30 days' written notice to terminate a tenancy of less than one year, and 60 days' notice for tenancies exceeding one year.
Furthermore, for tenants who have resided in the property for 12 months or more, landlords must establish "just cause" (such as non-payment or lease violation) to evict, and rent increases are capped annually at 5% plus local CPI (up to a maximum of 10%).
California Month-to-Month Rental Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | California Rule |
|---|---|
| Notice to Terminate | 30 days (tenancy < 1 yr) OR 60 days (tenancy > 1 yr) |
| Rent Control Cap | 5% + CPI (Max 10% under AB 1482) |
| Security Deposit Cap | 1 month's rent (as of July 2024) |
| Governing Law | Cal. Civ. Code § 1946 / AB 1482 |
California Legal Requirements
- Notice of rent increase must be 30 days (for increases ≤ 10%) or 90 days (for increases > 10%).
- Must include the AB 1482 statutory exemption or compliance disclosure.
- Deposit must be returned within 21 calendar days of move-out.
California Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's California legal resources or your state legislature's official website.