California 14-Day Notice to Terminate | Domestic Violence

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The California 14-day notice to terminate enables a tenant to terminate their lease in the case of domestic violence committed against them or someone in their household. In California, tenants can typically cancel their lease without owing additional rent or associated costs in these situations. Documentation proving a violent act occurred must be attached to the notice.

California 14-Day Notice to Terminate | Domestic Violence

The California 14-day notice to terminate enables a tenant to terminate their lease in the case of domestic violence committed against them or someone in their household. In California, tenants can typically cancel their lease without owing additional rent or associated costs in these situations. Documentation proving a violent act occurred must be attached to the notice.

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Last updated August 26th, 2024

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The California 14-day notice to terminate enables a tenant to terminate their lease in the case of domestic violence committed against them or someone in their household. In California, tenants can typically cancel their lease without owing additional rent or associated costs in these situations. Documentation proving a violent act occurred must be attached to the notice.

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CALIFORNIA 14-DAY NOTICE TO TERMINATE LEASE (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

To: [LANDLORD NAME]
      [LANDLORD ADDRESS]

I, [TENANT NAME], am a tenant at [RENTAL ADDRESS]. I am, or a family member who lives in my home is, a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, elder abuse, or dependent adult abuse. Pursuant to California Civil Code § 1946.7, this letter serves as my 14-day notice that I will end my rental agreement on [MM/DD/YYYY].

For documentation of the abuse, I have enclosed (one of the following):

  • A copy of a temporary restraining order/emergency protective order/protective order issued within the last 180 days on behalf of myself or a family member who lives in my home.
  • A copy of a police report, issued within the last 180 days, showing that I, or a family member living in my home, was the victim of an act of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, elder abuse, or dependent adult abuse.
  • Documentation from a qualified third party (such as a doctor, psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, or domestic violence or sexual assault counselor) verifying that I am, or a family member in my home is, a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, elder abuse, or dependent adult abuse.

Tenant Signature: _____________________________
Printed Name: _____________________________

STATEMENT BY TENANT

I, [TENANT NAME], state as follows: I, or a member of my household or immediate family, have been a victim of [DESCRIBE INCIDENTS].

The most recent incident happened on or about [MM/DD/YYYY].

The incidents were committed by the following person(s), who have the following physical description(s): [NAME + DESCRIBE ABUSER(S)].

Tenant Signature: _____________________________
Printed Name: _____________________________
Date: ______________

Sources

    1. § 1946.7(b)