Governor Schwarzenegger has signed AB 2052. The bill permits a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking to terminate a residential lease early without financial penalty. The victim must provide the landlord written notice, as well as a protective order or a statement from a qualified third party. The request to terminate the rental agreement must occur within 90 days of the incident of domestic violence.
For more information about the law, click http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/bilinfo.html and enter bill number 2052.