For the tenants belongings left at the premises, a landlord is required under California Civil Code Section 1983 to issue a Notice of Right to Reclaim Abandoned Property. The requirements for the notice are set out in California Civil Code Section 1984. After the notice is given, the tenant has 18 days to reclaim their belongings in writing. The landlord can charge for the removal and storage fees for the property. After the 18 day period, the landlord can keep the property, sell it, or dispose of it.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2015 at 11:16 AM