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California 14-Day Notice to Quit (Domestic Violence)

A California 14-day domestic violence notice to quit lets a tenant terminate their lease if they are a victim by someone in their household. An attachment must include documentation of the aggression, such as a copy of a restraining order, a written report by a peace officer, or details provided by a qualified third party.
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Updated October 29, 2024

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Allowed Reasons for Termination

A tenant can use this notice to terminate their lease for:[1]

  • Domestic violence;
  • Sexual assault;
  • Stalking;
  • Human trafficking;
  • Abuse of an elder or a dependent adult;
  • A crime that caused bodily injury or death;
  • A crime that included the exhibition, drawing, brandishing, or use of a firearm or other deadly weapon or instrument; or
  • A crime that included the use of force against the victim or a threat of force against the victim.

Required Attachment

The notice must have one of the following attachments:[2]

  1. Court Document: A copy of a temporary restraining order, emergency protective order, or protective order;
  2. Written Report by a Peace Officer: A copy of a written report by a peace officer employed by a state or local law enforcement agency acting in the peace officer’s official capacity stating that the tenant, household member, or immediate family member has filed a report alleging that the tenant, the household member, or the immediate family member is a victim of an act or crime; or
  3. Third-Party Documentation: Documentation from a qualified third party based on information received by that third party while acting in the third party’s professional capacity to indicate that the tenant, household member, or immediate family member is seeking assistance for physical or mental injuries or abuse resulting from an act or crime.

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