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California
Statutory posture for property owners in California — eviction notice windows, contractor licensing, insurance deadlines, and disposition rules.
Eviction Posture
Notice windows & timeline.
Statutory minimums under California Code of Civil Procedure §1161 + AB 1482. Local jurisdictions may impose additional protections.
Non-payment notice
3-day pay-or-quit (excluding weekends/holidays)
Lease violation notice
3-day cure-or-quit
Holdover notice
30-day or 60-day depending on tenancy length
Typical timeline
45–90 days from filing to lockout
Court of jurisdiction
Superior Court (Limited Civil)
Note
Statewide rent cap (AB 1482) and just-cause requirement apply to most rentals over 15 years old. Local rent control may apply additionally.
Damage & Restoration
Contractor licensing & insurance posture.
- Contractor license
- Above $500 (CSLB)
- Insurance claim deadline
- Typically 4 years (contract) or 2 years (tort)
- Public adjusters
- Permitted
Disposition & Transfer
Sale, transfer tax, and homestead.
- Transfer tax
- 0.11% (state) + city/county add-ons (LA up to 5.5%)
- Homestead
- $300k–$600k automatic homestead based on county median sale
- Note
- Prop 13 keeps property tax basis low for long-term owners.
Statutes change. Confirm with state-licensed counsel.
The information on this page reflects the publicly-available regulatory posture as of the last review. Procedural windows may change with each legislative session, and local jurisdictions may impose additional requirements. Engage counsel licensed in California before relying on any specific window for action. The intake form below routes your file to California-licensed attorneys in our network.
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