California § 1985 - A notice which is in substantially the following form given to a person (other th

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1985 — A notice which is in substantially the following form given to a person (other th, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1985. A notice which is in substantially the following form given to a person (other th

A notice which is in substantially the following form given to a person (other than the former tenant) the landlord reasonably believes to be the owner of personal property satisfies the requirements of Section 1983: Notice of Right to Reclaim Abandoned Property To: (Name) (Address) When (name of former tenant) vacated the premises at (address of premises, including room or apartment number, if any) , the following personal property remained: (insert description of the personal property) If you own any of this property, you may claim it at (address where property may be claimed) . If you claim this property by ____ (insert date not less than 2 days after the former tenant vacated the premises), you may minimize the costs of storage. If you fail to claim this property by ____ (insert date not less than 2 days after the former tenant vacated the premises), unless you pay the landlord’s reasonable cost of storage and take possession of the property to which you are entitled not later than ___________________ (insert date not less than 15 days after notice is personally delivered or, if mailed, not less than 18 days after notice is deposited in the mail) this property may be disposed of pursuant to Civil Code Section 1988. Dated: _______ (Signature of landlord) (Type or print name of landlord) (Telephone number) (Address)

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1985

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1985 cover?

Section 1985 ("A notice which is in substantially the following form given to a person (other th") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 1985?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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