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California 14-Day Notice to Quit (Domestic Violence) 2026

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The document is a California 14-Day Notice to Quit for tenants who are victims of domestic violence or related crimes. It serves as an official notice to terminate the lease, citing Civil Code 1946.7, and includes a tenant statement and a qualified third-party statement to support the claim of victimization. The tenant expresses intent to pay rent during the notice period and requests release from further obligations without penalty.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the California 14-Day Notice to Quit in our editor.
Begin by entering the date at the top of the form. This is crucial as it marks the start of your notice period.
Fill in your landlord's name and address, followed by your own details, including the property address and lease start date.
In the body of the letter, clearly state that you are terminating the lease due to being a victim of domestic violence, referencing Civil Code 1946.7.
Sign and date the document at the bottom, ensuring all information is accurate before proceeding.
If applicable, complete the Tenant Statement Qualified Third Party Statement section with relevant details about incidents and qualified third-party information.

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Can a victim of domestic violence drop charges?

A case may still proceed in court if you recant a domestic violence statement or refuse to testify. Evidence other than your statement may exist to support the charges. Refusing to testify in a domestic violence case in California can lead to penalties against you. Questioning your credibility can also occur.

Is there a cooling off period for domestic violence?

313), individuals arrested for domestic abuse battery or related offenses are required to remain in custody for a minimum of 72 hours. This cooling-off period is designed to allow law enforcement to assess the situation and determine whether protective measures, such as temporary restraining orders, are necessary.

How much time do you get for domestic violence in California?

Misdemeanor domestic violence convictions can result in up to one year in county jail. Felony domestic violence convictions can result in multiple years in state prison. For instance, a felony conviction under Penal Code Section 273.5 can carry a sentence of two, three, or four years in state prison.

How to break a lease in California due to domestic violence?

A tenant must give you written notice that he or she was a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and wants to end the lease. The tenant must attach either: (1) a restraining order; or (2) a police report showing that the tenant suffered domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Can a domestic violence case be dismissed in California?

Only the prosecutor can issue or dismiss charges. Although the decision whether to prosecute or not prosecute is ultimately up to the prosecutor, the victims opinion is important and the prosecutor will take those wishes into account when making his or her decisions regarding the case.

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Can you drop a domestic violence case in California?

Factors That Can Influence a Domestic Violence Charge May Be Dropped. Neither the accuser nor the victim has the power to drop domestic violence charges. The district attorney has the sole authority to dismiss domestic violence cases at the court level.

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