California Domestic violence early termination

Domestic violence early termination in California

A tenant may give notice to end the tenancy if the tenant, a household member or an immediate family member was a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, elder abuse or certain other crimes. Code text: "A tenant may notify the landlord that the tenant intends to terminate the tenancy if the tenant, a household member, or an immediate family member was the victim of an act that constitutes any of the following: (1) Domestic violence."

Verified Source: Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.7(a) · last checked 2026-10-16