According to the Civil Code of the California Landlord Tenant Act, tenants have very specific rights that apply when leasing or renting in the state of California. These rights, which are in place to protect the interests of the tenant, cannot be taken from the tenant under any circumstance. The most essential of the California tenant rights are the right to privacy, right to protection against eviction, and the right to sue landlord. The California tenant's right to privacy prevents landlords from entering the home without notice. While the landlord is allowed to visit the property regularly, according to this right, they must provide at least one day's notice unless there is an emergency. The tenant's right to protection against eviction forces landlords to process evictions through courts in order to terminate a lease, which not only works to provide tenants with adequate notice but also ensures that eviction cannot occur without cause. In the event that the landlord is negligent on his responsibilities, tenants in California are also able to terminate the lease and take the necessary legal action.