In California, a tenant can ask the landlord to inspect the rental unit before the tenancy ends. During this “initial inspection,” the landlord identifies defects that justify deductions from the security deposit. This gives the tenant the opportunity to do the identified cleaning or repairs in order to avoid deductions from the security deposit.
A “reasonable time” before the lease ends (generally no earlier than 2 weeks prior), you must give the tenant written notice of the tenant’s right to request an initial inspection.
Our Initial Move Out Inspection Notice was custom written to make this process as easy and painless as possible for both the landlord and the tenant. Use this form to be in compliance with California law.
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Initial Move Out Inspection Notice
