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Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.1

California Prorated Rent Calculator & Legal Guide

Statutory guidelines for prorating rent in California. Understand 30-day termination notices, security deposit return rules, and tenant protections.

California Rent Calculator

Calculate move-in or move-out proration configured for California.

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Daily Rent Rate $50.00 / day
Billable Tenancy 15 / 30 Days
Monthly Savings $750.00
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State Statute Summary

California Legal Snapshot

  • Statutory Code: Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.1
  • Required Notice: 30 Calendar Days
  • Deposit Return Deadline: 21 Days
  • Standard Method: Actual Calendar Days

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California Rent Apportionment & Landlord-Tenant Codes

Statutory Summary: Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.1

California Civil Code allows 30-day notice for tenancies under 1 year (60 days for 1+ years). Rent is strictly apportionable on an exact daily basis.

California Specific Notice Tiers (Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.1)

California enforces differentiated notice tiers based on the cumulative duration of tenancy:

  • Tenancies Under 1 Year: Tenant or landlord must provide at least 30 calendar days written notice.
  • Tenancies 1 Year or Longer: Landlords must provide at least 60 calendar days written notice under Civil Code § 1946.1(b).
  • Security Deposit Accounting (Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5): Landlords must return remaining security deposit funds within 21 calendar days of key surrender, accompanied by an itemized deduction statement and copies of repair receipts.
  • Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482): Limits rent increases to 5% plus local CPI (up to 10% maximum) and enforces just-cause eviction protections after 12 months of lawful tenancy.

Official Sample Notice & Proration Settlement Template:

"To: [Landlord / Property Management Name]
Property Address: [Your Full Rental Address]

Please accept this letter as formal written notice pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.1 that I will vacate the premises on [Move-Out Date]. As our rental cycle ends on [Cycle End Date], my lawful tenancy for this final period spans exactly [Number of Days] days. Based on our monthly rent of $[Monthly Rent] and our state's calendar apportionment standards, the final prorated rent due is $[Calculated Amount]. Please direct my remaining security deposit of $[Deposit Amount] pursuant to state deposit return statutes within 21 Days to my forwarding address below.

Forwarding Address: [Your New Address]
Tenant Signature: _______________________ Date: ____________"

Legal & Informational Disclaimer:

The statutory summaries, notice durations, and deposit refund deadlines provided for California are compiled from public state legislative codes (including Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.1) for general computational reference. Local municipal rent stabilization ordinances (such as city rent control boards) may impose additional local restrictions. This tool provides mathematical rent apportionment and does not constitute formal legal counsel. For specific lease disputes, consult an attorney licensed in California or your local legal aid society.

Frequently Asked Questions: California Rent Proration

If you have a fixed-term 12-month lease that ends on the last day of the month and you choose to leave early without landlord consent, you are generally liable for full rent until a new tenant moves in or the term expires. However, if you are on a month-to-month tenancy and provide a lawful 30-day notice under Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.1, you are only legally liable for rent through the expiration date of your notice.

Under California statutes, landlords must return your security deposit within 21 Days following key surrender, along with an itemized accounting of any deductions made for unpaid rent or lawful repairs beyond normal wear and tear.