California 14-Day Notice to Terminate | Domestic Violence

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The California 14-day notice to terminate allows a tenant to terminate their lease because they or someone in their household was a victim of domestic violence. 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 allows a tenant to terminate their lease because they or someone in their household was a victim of domestic violence. 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 July 24th, 2024

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The California 14-day notice to terminate allows a tenant to terminate their lease because they or someone in their household was a victim of domestic violence. 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: ______________

QUALIFIED THIRD-PARTY STATEMENT

Third Party Name: [THIRD PARTY NAME]
Third Party Address: [THIRD PARTY ADDRESS]
Third Party Number: [THIRD PARTY PHONE NUMBER]

Check and complete one of the following:

☐ – I meet the requirements for a sexual assault counselor.

☐ – I meet the requirements for a domestic violence counselor.

☐ – I meet the requirements for a human trafficking caseworker.

☐ – I am licensed by the State of California as a [TYPE OF MEDICAL/COUNSELOR LICENSE], and I am licensed by [STATE LICENSING ENTITY] and my license number is [LICENSE NUMBER].

The person who signed the Statement By Tenant above stated to me that he or she, or a member of his or her household or immediate family, is a victim of [DESCRIBE INCIDENTS]. The person further stated to me the incident(s) occurred on or about the date(s) stated above. I understand that the person who made the Statement By Tenant may use this document as a basis for terminating a lease with the person’s landlord.

Third Party Signature: _____________________________
Printed Name: _____________________________
Date: ______________

Sources

    1. § 1946.7(b)