Calif. Civil Code §1946.7
Amended by A. B. 418
Effective: January 1, 2016

A tenant who serves a landlord with a notice to terminate a tenancy due to domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking or elder abuse is now responsible for a maximum of 14 days of rent after providing the notice, decreased from the previous 30-day maximum. This 14-day period may be reduced by the terms of the lease or rental agreement. If the unit is rented to a new tenant while the prior tenant is obligated to pay rent, the rent owed by the prior tenant is prorated.

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