Here is the eighth installment of a mini-series about the new California laws for 2009 affecting Realtors® with licenses in California.

This new law states that a Tenant victimized by domestic violence can terminate tenancy.  Beginning on September 27, 2008, a tenant can terminate a tenancy upon giving a 30-day written notice to terminate, if the notice also informs the landlord that the tenant or a household member has been a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking as defined. The tenant must attach to the notice a copy of a temporary restraining order, emergency protective order, or police report issued within the last 60 days. The tenant is also entitled to a proration of the last month's rent if, within those last 30 days, the tenant vacates and the landlord re-rents the premises to a new tenant. This law will sunset on January 1, 2012. Assembly Bill 2052.  An important law and hopefully will be renewed or even improved on when it expires.

Interested in the other new California laws enacted for 2009?  Click here for the first, second, third, fourth,  fifth, sixth & seventh installments of the mini-series.

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "New 2009 Laws Affecting California Realtors® - Domestic Violence Victims & Rentals".  Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.