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California Housing Laws
- State-Specific Information
- Ending a Lease
- Basic info and definitions
- After you terminate your lease
- If I reveal that I am a victim to my landlord, can s/he tell other people?
- Once I notify my landlord that I want to end my lease, do I still have to pay my rent?
- If I end my lease under this law, will I lose my security deposit?
- If I end my lease, will my roommate or family members be kicked out of the residence?
- If I terminate my lease, will that harm my chances of renting a new apartment?
- What can I do if the landlord doesn't follow this law?
- Changing the Locks
- Protection from Retaliation for Calling Law Enforcement (nuisance protections)
- Protection from Housing Discrimination
- Who does this law protect?
- How does the law define "immediate family member" and "household member"?
- Can a landlord refuse to renew my lease or evict me because I am a victim?
- What documentation do I need to show my landlord to prove that I am a victim of abuse?
- Who is considered a qualified third party? What type of documentation do I need from a qualified third party?
- Can my landlord ever terminate my lease or refuse to renew my lease if I am a victim of abuse?
- Can my landlord tell others about my situation?
- Ending a Lease
- General Information
