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60-Day Notice to Vacate for California Landlords

60-day notice required for long-term tenants in some states 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 60-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 60-Day Notice to Vacate Solves

Long-term tenant (1+ year) termination

California landlord compliance

Oregon/Washington requirements

Avoiding wrongful eviction claims

Common Questions About 60-Day Notice to Vacate in California

When is 60 days notice required vs 30?

How do I count the 60 days?

Does time in property reset after lease renewal?

Can I give 60 days just to be safe?

Related California Landlord Forms

3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit

Demand payment or vacate within 3 days for nonpayment

30-Day Notice to Vacate

30-day termination notice for month-to-month tenancies

Eviction Notice

Formal eviction notice for various tenant violations

60-Day Notice to Vacate in Other States

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Illinois
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