California Move-in/move-out checklist

Is a move-in or move-out inspection checklist required in California?

For tenancies beginning on or after July 1, 2025, the landlord must take photos of the unit immediately before or at the start of the tenancy. Before move-out, the landlord must also tell the tenant in writing that they can request an initial inspection (no earlier than two weeks before the tenancy ends, with 48 hours' written notice) and give an itemized list of proposed deductions so the tenant can fix them.

Verified Source: Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5(f), (g)(1) · last checked 2026-10-23