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30-Day Notice to Vacate for California Landlords

30-day termination notice for month-to-month tenancies Compliant with CA landlord-tenant law.

California Requirement: 30-Day Notice

California requires 30 days for tenants under 1 year, 60 days for 1+ year tenants.

California Requirements for 30-Day Notice to Vacate

Notice Periods

  • Nonpayment: 3 days
  • Month-to-Month: 30 days
  • Long-term Tenants: 60 days
  • Rent Increase: 30 days

Security Deposit

  • Maximum: 2 months unfurnished, 3 months furnished
  • Return Deadline: 21 days

Rent Control

Rent control applies in some areas

Cities with rent control: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, Santa Monica, West Hollywood

Key CA Facts

  • 3-day notice for nonpayment
  • 60-day notice for tenants over 1 year
  • Statewide rent cap (AB 1482): 5% + CPI or 10% max
  • Just cause eviction required for covered properties

Problems This 30-Day Notice to Vacate Solves

Want to end month-to-month tenancy

Selling property and need tenant out

Moving family into rental

Tenant is problematic but not evictable

Common Questions About 30-Day Notice to Vacate in California

Do I need a reason to give 30 days notice?

Can tenant leave before 30 days?

What if tenant doesn't leave after 30 days?

Is 30 days enough notice in my state?

Related California Landlord Forms

3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit

Demand payment or vacate within 3 days for nonpayment

60-Day Notice to Vacate

60-day notice required for long-term tenants in some states

Eviction Notice

Formal eviction notice for various tenant violations

30-Day Notice to Vacate in Other States

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