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You may be able to legally move out before the lease term ends in the following situations: You or a Family Member Are a Victim of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, or Elder Abuse. ... You Are Starting Active Military Duty. ... The Rental Unit Is Unsafe or Violates California Health or Safety Codes.

The fee is usually equal to two months of rent, and the tenant should give their landlord at least 30 days of notice. There are some cases where California tenants could end the lease without any penalties.

Rent Control Laws ing to the AB-1482 from the California Tenant Protection Act), any rent increase is capped at 5% plus inflation or 10% of the lowest price paid in the last 12 months. These laws started in January 2020, and it's expected to last until January 2030. You can read more about this measure here.

You can be responsible for the remaining unpaid rent on your lease. Fortunately, California law requires landlords to mitigate damages. However, your landlord may not be able to rent the apartment quickly. You will be on the hook for unpaid rent under your lease until the landlord finds a new tenant.

The notice should have your name, the unit you are occupying and the date in which you will be completely moved out. It should also include a forwarding address to where your security deposit can be mailed. If you have a month-to-month rental agreement, a 30-day notice should be provided to the landlord.

There are no state laws that explicitly ban landlords from charging early termination fees. What the laws do say is that California landlords can only demand an amount equal to their actual costs related to you moving out early.