NOTICE OF RIGHT TO INSPECTION PRIOR TO TERMINATION OF TENANCY - Form NRI - Rental inspection notice form

Sep 16, 2026

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Rental tenancy termination inspection notice explaining a tenant’s statutory right under California law to request an initial premises inspection and to attend the inspection. The notice sets timing requirements, including that the inspection generally occurs no earlier than two weeks before the end of the tenancy, and outlines the landlord’s advance written notice rules. It also describes what happens if the tenant does not request or does not submit the completed notice within the stated timeframe.

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NOTICE OF RIGHT TO INSPECTION PRIOR TO TERMINATION OF TENANCY

Purpose of notice and timing requirements

Tenant rights and landlord responsibilities

Choosing inspection or waiving inspection

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO INSPECTION PRIOR TO TERMINATION OF TENANCY (C.A.R. Form NRI, Revised 4/11) To: ("Tenant") and any other occupant(s) in possession of the premises located at: (Street Address) (Unit/Apartment \#) (City) (State) (Zip Code) ("Premises") . PURPOSE OF NOTICE: Pursuant to California law, the landlord must give the tenant written notice of the tenant’s right to request an initial inspection of the rental and to be present during the inspection. The landlord must give this notice to the tenant a “reasonable time” after either the landlord or the tenant has given the other written notice of intent to terminate (end) the tenancy. If the tenant has a lease, the landlord must give the tenant this notice a “reasonable time” before the lease ends. If the tenant does not request an initial inspection, the landlord does not have any other duties with respect to the initial inspection. When the tenant requests an initial inspection, the landlord and the tenant must try to agree on a mutually convenient date and time for the inspection. The inspection cannot be scheduled earlier than two weeks before the end of the tenancy or lease term. In any event, the inspection should be scheduled to allow the tenant ample time to perform repairs or do cleaning identified during the initial inspection. The landlord must give the tenant at least 48 hours’ advance written notice of the date and time of the inspection whether or not the parties have agreed to a date and time for the inspection. The landlord is not required to give the 48-hour notice to the tenant if: (i) the parties have not agreed on a date and time, and the tenant no longer wants the inspection; or (ii) the landlord and tenant have agreed in writing to waive (give up) the 48-hour notice requirement. 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code § 1950.5, you have the right to request that the landlord or landlord’s agent (“Landlord”) make an inspection of the Premises prior to the termination of your tenancy for the purpose of giving you an opportunity to remedy deficiencies (consistent with your lease or rental agreement) , in order to avoid certain deductions from your security deposit. 2. You have the right to be present at this inspection. If you are not present, the Landlord may proceed with the inspection without you. 3. This inspection can be conducted no earlier than two weeks prior to the termination of your tenancy. Your lease or rental agreement is scheduled to terminate on . 4. The inspection must be conducted during normal business hours unless both you and the Landlord agree to a different date and time. The Landlord prefers to conduct the inspection on at ( AM/ PM) . 5. You are not required to have your Premises inspected prior to termination of your tenancy. 6. If you do not complete and return this Notice to the Landlord at the address indicated below within 7 days after receiving it, or if you return this Notice form to the Landlord but you do not check the box indicating that you want an inspection, either (i) the Landlord will presume that you DO NOT want an inspection prior to the termination of your tenancy, or (ii) a 48 hour notice will be sent. Landlord (Owner or Agent) Date Address City State Zip Telephone Fax E-mail 7. I WANT an inspection of the Premises prior to the termination of my tenancy. (a) If a date and time is specified in paragraph 4, please schedule the inspection for that date and time. OR (b) Please contact me at to schedule an inspection. 8. I DO NOT WANT an inspection of the Premises prior to the termination of my tenancy and I release and hold harmless Landlord, Brokers and agents from any and all liability in connection with this decision. Tenant Date (Print name) Tenant Date (Print name) My forwarding address and phone number is specified below: Address City State Zip Telephone Fax E-mail The copyright laws of the United States (Title 17 U.

FAQs

What is the purpose of this notice?

It informs the tenant of the right to request an initial inspection of the rental premises and the right to be present during the inspection to address deficiencies and help avoid certain security deposit deductions.

When can the inspection be scheduled?

The inspection cannot be scheduled earlier than two weeks before the end of the tenancy or lease term.

What happens if the tenant does not request the inspection or does not return the notice in time?

If the tenant does not complete and return the notice within 7 days or does not select the inspection option, the landlord may presume the tenant does not want an inspection or a 48-hour notice may be sent.

Sep 16, 2026

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