California Landlord Compliance Calendar
The dates that matter for the next year, from new-law effective dates to property tax and LLC deadlines, plus the rules that run from an event rather than a date.
Key dates this season: the Tropical Storm Rachel price-gouging protections run through November 14, 2026, unless extended; the property tax delinquency date is December 10; and new laws take effect on January 1, 2027.
What are the key dates from November 2026 to 2030?
Only dates we could confirm against an official source are listed. Local fee, registration and filing dates vary by city and county, so they are on the city pages where we have verified them. When a date falls on a weekend, check with the agency.
| Date | What happens | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Storm Rachel price-gouging protections are scheduled to end in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties unless extended. Check the tracker before you serve a rent-increase notice. | Cal OES: price gouging | |
| The first installment of the 2026–27 secured property tax bill is delinquent after this date. A 10% penalty applies after it. Owners of rental property. | Board of Equalization: property tax calendar | |
| AB 2025 (altered rental images), SB 1365 (emergency price caps for all lease terms), SB 868 (plug-in solar) and AB 747 (service of process) take effect. Landlords who advertise rentals, serve papers or plan for emergencies. | Law tracker | |
| Form 1099-NEC for contractors paid $2,000 or more in 2026 is due to the recipient and the IRS. Landlords who paid contractors in a trade or business. | IRS: Am I required to file a Form 1099? | |
| The second installment of the secured property tax bill is due. It is delinquent after April 10, 2027. Owners of rental property. | Board of Equalization: property tax calendar | |
| SB 1296 becomes operative: have a written pet policy or addendum and link it in your ads and listings. Landlords who advertise or rent to pet owners. | Law tracker | |
| Last day to pay the second installment of the secured property tax without a penalty. Owners of rental property. | Board of Equalization: property tax calendar | |
| The $800 annual LLC tax is due by the 15th day of the fourth month of the tax year (April 15 for a calendar-year LLC). California LLC owners. | Franchise Tax Board: LLCs | |
| The estimated LLC fee on Form FTB 3536 is due if total California income is $250,000 or more. California LLC owners. | Franchise Tax Board: LLCs | |
| The rent-cap CPI window moves forward each August 1. Check the Attorney General’s table for the new percentage before you send a notice. Landlords of covered housing. | Attorney General: AB 1482 | |
| The first installment of the 2027–28 secured property tax bill is due; it is delinquent after December 10. Owners of rental property. | Board of Equalization: property tax calendar | |
| The statewide rent cap (Civil Code § 1947.12) and just-cause statute (§ 1946.2) are scheduled to be repealed on this date. Landlords of covered housing. | Civ. Code § 1947.12 · Civ. Code § 1946.2 |
Which deadlines run from an event instead of a date?
| When you… | What to do | Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Raising rent | Check the cap, the exemptions, local rules and any emergency order, then give the notice period the law requires. | Rent increase wizard |
| Serving a 3-day notice | Count court days, skip weekends and judicial holidays, and use the required wording. | Notice date calculator |
| Tenant moves out | Return the deposit with an itemized statement within 21 days (Civil Code § 1950.5(h)(1)). | Deposit deadline calculator |
| Entering the unit | Give written notice at least 24 hours ahead in most cases. | Entry notice |
Property tax dates are on your county tax collector’s bill, and the IRS and Franchise Tax Board can change deadlines after a disaster. This calendar is general information, not legal or tax advice. See the disclaimer.