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DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS 1427-3273.91›PART 4. OBLIGATIONS ARISING FROM PARTICULAR TRANSACTIONS 1738-3273.91›TITLE 5. HIRING 1925-1997.270›CHAPTER 5. Disposition of Personal Property Remaining on Premises at Termination of Tenancy 1980-1991

§ 1986

California Civil Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

The personal property described in the notice shall either be left on the vacated premises or be stored by the landlord in a place of safekeeping until the landlord either releases the property pursuant to Section 1987 or disposes of the property pursuant to Section 1988. The landlord shall exercise reasonable care in storing the property, but he is not liable to the tenant or any other owner for any loss not caused by his deliberate or negligent act.

(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 331.)

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