State Law Summary

California Lease Break Laws

Landlord must mitigate 30-day notice DV protection

California law requires landlords to actively re-rent the unit — you only owe rent until a new tenant moves in.

Domestic violence protection: California allows survivors to exit a lease without financial penalty with proper documentation.

Average re-rental time: approximately 28 days.

Governing law: Cal. Civ. Code § 1951.2

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I'm active duty military

Federal SCRA law may protect you completely — $0 owed

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Many states allow immediate exit with no financial penalty

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