1 month’s rent (2 for some small landlords)

1 month’s rent maximum regardless of furnishing (effective July 1, 2024, under AB 12). Exception: landlords who own no more than 2 residential properties with a total of 4 or fewer units may charge up to 2 months’ rent (this exception does not apply to active-duty military).

21 days

21 calendar days after the tenant moves out. An itemized statement must accompany any deductions.

No set cap; must be reasonable

No specific statutory cap, but fees must be reasonable and related to the landlord’s actual costs. Courts have struck down excessive fees.

3-day notice to pay rent or quit for nonpayment; 3-day notice to cure or quit for lease violations; 30/60-day notice for no-fault terminations (depending on tenancy length).

24 hours’ advance written notice for most entries; 48 hours for move-out inspections. No notice required for emergencies.

30 days’ notice for increases of 10% or less; 90 days’ notice for increases over 10%. Subject to AB 1482 rent caps where applicable.