California Security Deposit Exemption Disclosure

California Security Deposit Regulations: Exemption for Small Landlords

As of July 1, 2024, California Landlords may not charge more than 1 month’s rent for the security deposit for furnished or unfurnished rental units.

California Assembly Bill 12 provides an exemption to this requirement for “Small Landlords.” Under the new Law, a “Small Landlord” is defined as a Landlord who:

• Owns no more than 2 residential rental properties that include no more than 4 dwelling units; and
• Holds the properties as a natural person, an LLC where all members are natural persons, or as a family trust.

Landlords who meet this qualification may charge up to 2 months’ rent for the security deposit.

Any Landlord who qualifies for this exemption and charges 2 months’ rent should provide Tenants with this Exemption Disclosure documenting that they fall into the category of Small Landlord.

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California State Specific Documents

• California Security Deposit Accounting Statement: This form makes it EZ for Landlords to comply with California’s specific requirements regarding the accounting of security deposits.
• California 30-Day Notice to Vacate: This is the form Landlords need to end a month-to-month Lease or a Lease with a tenancy period of less than one year.
• California 60-Day Notice to Vacate for Non-Exempt Properties - No-Fault Just Cause Lease Termination: California Landlords can provide Tenants with a 60-day Notice for no-fault just cause evictions, which must inform Tenants of their right to receive relocation assistance.
• California Notification of Pre-Move Out Inspection: California Landlords are required to give Tenants written notification of their right to request a pre-move out inspection. This form makes it EZ to do!
• California 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit: This form is for Tenants that are behind on rent and a necessary step prior to filing for eviction.
• California 3-Day Notice to Perform or Quit: If you have a Tenant that is breaking the Lease but the violation can be fixed, this is the form you need.
• California Notice to Reclaim Abandoned Property: If a Tenant leaves unclaimed property in a rental unit that appears to be worth more than $700, this form is required.
• California Notice of Belief of Abandonment: If a Tenant has missed at least 14 days of rent and you believe they have abandoned the property, this notice must be sent to Tenants.
• California Unlawful Detainer Complaint: This is the complaint Landlords use to officially initiate eviction proceedings. This can be used when a Tenant has violated the Lease Agreement and been served proper notice.
• California AB 1482 Rent Control & Eviction Exemption Form: California Landlords must provide Tenants with this Notice of Exemption if their property is exempt from the requirements of California AB 1482.
California Accessibility and Americans with Disabilities Act: A landlord should include this form in a commercial lease to state whether or not the premises has been inspected by a Certified Access Specialist.
• California Bed Bug Addendum:California Landlords should include this in their Lease Package to comply with state bed bud disclosure requirements.
• California Death on Premises Disclosure: Use this disclosure to comply with California’s requirement of disclosing any death in the unit in the past three years.
• California Notice of Intent to Demolish: Use this disclosure to provide current and prospective Tenants with adequate notice of intent to demolish a rental unit.
• California Flood Disclosure: This form is an easy way for California Landlords to comply with required statewide flood disclosures and to give Tenants all necessary notice of flood risks.
• California Information of Dampness & Mold: California Landlords must provide Tenants with the informational booklet before entering into a Lease Agreement.
• California Methamphetamine or Fentanyl Disclosure: If a rental unit has been contaminated by methamphetamine or fentanyl or is in remediation, Landlords must disclose this to Tenants and provide them with the remediation order.
• California Ordnance Location Disclosure: If a Landlord has knowledge that a rental unit is within one mile of a former state or federal ordnance location, this must be disclosed to Tenants in the Lease Agreement.
• California Energy Disclosure: Use this form in a commercial lease to confirm that the energy consumption and benchmarking disclosure were provided to the tenant.
• California Flood Disclosure: This form is an easy way for California Landlords to comply with required statewide flood disclosures and to give Tenants all necessary notice of flood risks.
• California AB 1482: The California Tenant Protection Act requires this document, a written disclosure concerning two requirements: 1. Limits on rent increases and 2. a statement of cause in notices to terminate a tenancy.
• California Water Meter Disclosure: California Landlords that charge Tenants separately for water usage or those required to use water submeters must provide Tenants with a Water Meter Disclosure.
• Information on Dampness and Mold for Renters in California: Information on Dampness and Mold for Renters in California
• 15 Day Notice to Pay or Quit: This form provides the language required for a California Landlord to initiate eviction proceedings pursuant to CA AB 3088, including the required attachment of a Declaration of COVID-19-Related Financial Distress.
• California Guide to Residential Tenants’ And Landlords’ Rights And Responsibilities: This is the California Guide to Residential Tenants' And Landlords' Rights And Responsibilities.
• California Rental Application: This Rental Application will provide the landlord with the necessary information about the inquiring applicants, excluding the marital status question.
• California Family Daycare Q&A for Landlords: An informative guide for the landlord regarding the requirements needed for a tenant to run a home daycare in a rental property.
• California Non-Residential Building Energy Disclosure Program Information: California Landlords who rent non-residential property must comply with the California Nonresidential Building Energy Use Disclosure Program.
• California Notice of Pest Control Treatment: California Landlords are required to give renters notice any time the Landlord uses pesticides to treat a rental unit. Ours is EZ to customize & download.
• California Quitclaim Deed: This California Quitclaim Deed complies with California's legal requirements and allows owners to transfer their housing ownership to others.
• Declaration of COVID-19-Related Financial Distress: This form provides the language required for a California Landlord to initiate eviction proceedings pursuant to CA AB 3088, including the required attachment of a Declaration of COVID-19-Related Financial Distress.