60-Day Notice to Vacate Template
A 60-day notice ends a month-to-month tenancy for long-term tenants. In California, you must give 60 days if they've lived there 1 year or more.
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What Your 60-Day Notice Must Include
Same requirements as a 30-day notice, but with more time. Get any of these wrong and you restart the clock.
- Property address — Full street address including unit number
- Tenant name(s) — All adults listed on the lease
- Date of notice — The day you deliver the notice
- Termination date — Exactly 60 days from notice date
- Landlord signature — Your signature and printed name
Important: Under AB 1482, you may need to provide "just cause" for termination in certain properties. Check if your property is covered.
5 Mistakes That Invalidate Your 60-Day Notice
Using 30 days when 60 is required
In California, tenants who've lived in your property 1 year or more require 60-day notice. Using 30 days is invalid. You'll have to start over.
Wrong date calculation
60 days means 60 full days. Not "about two months." Count it out on a calendar. Get it wrong and you restart the clock.
Not verifying tenancy length
Double-check how long your tenant has lived there. If they moved in 13 months ago, you need 60 days even if it feels like less time.
Wrong delivery method
Hand delivery or certified mail. Text and email don't count. Keep proof of when you delivered it.
Ignoring just cause requirements
California AB 1482 and local rent control laws may require you to state a reason for termination. Check if your property is covered.
60-Day Notice to Vacate Example
60-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE
Date: [Notice Date]
To: [Tenant Name]
Re: [Property Address]
This letter serves as official notice that your month-to-month tenancy at the above address will terminate in sixty (60) days, effective [Termination Date].
Please vacate the premises and return all keys by this date. The property should be left in clean condition, and all personal belongings must be removed.
Your security deposit will be handled in accordance with state law. Please provide a forwarding address for the deposit disposition.
Sincerely,
[Landlord Name]
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need 60 days instead of 30?
In California, you need 60-day notice for tenants who have lived in your property for 1 year or more. For tenants under 1 year, 30 days is sufficient. Other states have different rules — check your local laws.
How do I count the 60 days?
Start counting the day after you serve the notice. If you deliver on March 1st, the 60 days begin March 2nd. The termination date would be April 30th.
Can I give more than 60 days notice?
Yes. You can always give more notice than required. Some landlords give 90 days for long-term tenants as a courtesy. You cannot give less than the minimum required.
Does the tenant have to pay rent during the 60 days?
Yes. The tenancy continues until the termination date. They must pay rent for any days they occupy the property, even if they move out early.
What if the tenant moved in 11 months ago?
Count from their actual move-in date, not the lease start date. If they've been there less than 12 full months, 30 days is sufficient in California.
Do I need a reason to give 60-day notice?
Depends on your property. California's AB 1482 requires "just cause" for many properties. Rent-controlled cities have additional restrictions. Check if your property is exempt.
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