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California landlord deadline calendar for 2027
Every dated deadline in 2027 from the verified federal, California and local rules on this site, grouped by month. Each item shows who it applies to, its official source, the date it was last verified and our confidence. Dates we move for weekends or holidays, or roll forward from a yearly pattern, are labeled as computed. Rules not yet verified are left out.
Federal and California statewide dates
January 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #4 due January 15 (for the previous tax year) Computed date
Computed: January 15, 2027 is a Friday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
February 2027
- File and furnish Form 1099-NEC for 2026 contractor payments of $2,000+ Computed date
Computed: January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, February 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
- Furnish Form 1099-MISC to recipients for 2026 rents and other payments of $2,000+ Computed date
Computed: January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, February 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
March 2027
- File Form 1099-MISC with the IRS for 2026 payments (February 28 on paper, March 31 if e-filed) Computed date
Computed: February 28, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, March 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
April 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #1 due April 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly April 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists April 15, 2026. April 15, 2027 is a Thursday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
- Report rental income/expenses on Schedule E with Form 1040 Computed date
Computed: April 15, 2027 is a Thursday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If day 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the due date is delayed until the next business day.
June 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #2 due June 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly June 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists June 15, 2026. June 15, 2027 is a Tuesday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
September 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #3 due September 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly September 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists September 15, 2026. September 15, 2027 is a Wednesday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
Local dates in California
These apply only to rentals in the place named, in addition to the dates above. A city or county rule can replace a statewide rule; see each place's page.
Los Angeles
Deadlines that depend on your own dates or events
These rules have no fixed calendar date: they count from a lease date, a move-out, a license date or an event. The calendar builder dates them for your rental.
Federal and California statewide
- Signed lead disclosure attachment with lease; keep for 3 years: Keep the signed disclosure for at least 3 years from the lease start; the date shown is the earliest you may discard it
- Itemized statement and deposit refund within 21 days after the tenant moves out: Within 21 days after move-out
- Photograph the unit at move-in (tenancies from July 1, 2025) and after move-out, before and after repairs: When the lease starts
- Carbon monoxide devices installed and operable when the tenant takes possession: When the lease starts
- Smoke alarms installed, tested and operable at each new tenancy: When the lease starts
- Bed bug information notice before each new tenancy: When the lease starts
- Flood hazard disclosure in every residential lease: When the lease starts
- Lease must name manager/owner and rent-payment details; give tenant a copy within 15 days: Within 15 days after the lease starts
- Megan's Law database notice in leases (single-family homes; buildings with more than 4 units): When the lease starts
- Tenant Protection Act notice in the lease (covered units) or exemption notice (exempt single-family/condo): When the lease starts
- Rent increase notice: 30 days (10% or less in 12 months) or 90 days (over 10%): At least 90 days before the rent increase takes effect (30 days for increase of 10% or less over 12 months; 90 days for increase over 10% over 12 months)
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: 60 days (30 days if tenant has lived there under 1 year): At least 60 days before the lease ends (30 days for occupancy under 1 year; 60 days for occupancy 1 year or more)
- Provide a working stove and refrigerator (leases entered, amended or extended from January 1, 2026): When the lease starts
- Exterior elevated element (balcony/deck) inspection: by January 1, 2026, then every 6 years (3+ units): Every 6 years from the last inspection; first deadline 2026-01-01
- Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet before lease signing (pre-1978 housing): Before the tenant is obligated under the lease (before signing / before accepting an offer to lease)
- Written notice of the tenant's right to a pre-move-out inspection (no earlier than 2 weeks before move-out): Within a reasonable time after either side gives notice to end the tenancy, or before the lease term ends; the inspection itself is no earlier than 2 weeks before the end date, with 48 hours' written notice of its time
- 24-hour written notice before applying pesticide yourself (without a licensed pest control operator): At least 24 hours before applying pesticide to a dwelling unit
- Disclose shared gas/electric meters before the tenancy and agree in writing on payment: Prior to the inception of the tenancy, or upon discovering the shared meter
- 3-day notice to pay rent or quit (excluding weekends and court holidays): After rent is late: 3 days' written notice (Saturdays, Sundays and judicial holidays excluded) before filing an unlawful detainer
- Just cause after 12 months; no-fault termination requires one month's rent relocation within 15 days: When serving a no-fault termination notice: pay relocation (or waive the final month's rent) within 15 calendar days of service
- Written notice before entry: 24 hours presumed reasonable (6 days if mailed): Before each non-emergency entry (24 hours' written notice; mail at least 6 days ahead)
- Change locks within 24 hours of a protected tenant's documented request: Within 24 hours after the tenant's written request with documentation
Los Angeles
- RSO: pay interest on security deposits held one year or more (2026 rate 3.03%): Once a year (no date in the ordinance; the calendar uses the lease anniversary, computed)
- Notice of Renters' Protections: give at each new or renewed tenancy and post in a common area: When the lease starts
- Notice of Right to Counsel: at the start of each tenancy, with every eviction notice, and posted: When the lease starts
- RSO rent increase: once per 12 months, 3% for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027; 30 days' notice: At least 30 days before the rent increase takes effect
- SCEP periodic code inspection (2+ units on a parcel), at least every 4 years: Every 4 years from the last inspection
- New owners: register the rental units (or file exemptions) within 45 days: Within 45 days after acquiring the property
- Serve each tenant the annual Registration Certificate (statement) before demanding rent: After each year's registration is complete and before demanding rent under the new statement (statements expire each June 30)
- File every termination notice (including 3-day notices) with LAHD within 3 business days of service: Within 3 business days after serving any written notice terminating a tenancy
- No-fault termination: file Declaration of Intent to Evict first, then pay relocation within 15 days of the notice: File the declaration with LAHD before serving the notice; pay relocation within 15 days of service
Your dates
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