What to put in a written repair scope for a California rental (What do California landlord tenant laws say about repairs, entry and deposits?)
From https://instabids.ai/us/property-managers/landlord-tenant-law/california (facts read 2026-10-30)

[ ] The condition in plain words, with photos, and which 1941.1(a) standard the dwelling substantially lacks, since a dwelling that substantially lacks one is deemed untenantable for purposes of Section 1941 (1941.1(a)).
[ ] The date of the tenant's notice, since a tenant who acts to repair and deduct after the 30th day following notice is presumed to have acted after a reasonable time, a rebuttable presumption (1942(b)).
[ ] The entry date, approximate time and purpose, in the landlord's reasonable notice in writing, with twenty-four hours presumed to be reasonable notice (1954(d)(1)).
[ ] For move-out repairs that lead to a deduction: the landlord shall take photographs of the unit before the repairs or cleanings and after they are completed (1950.5(g)(2)).
[ ] For move-out repairs: the date the tenant vacated, since the landlord shall furnish the itemized statement no later than 21 calendar days after the tenant has vacated the premises (1950.5(h)(1)).