🌴 California Notice to Vacate
General-Purpose Termination Notice for California Rentals
GENERAL-PURPOSE TERMINATION NOTICE: This general notice to vacate is used when a specific notice period applies and, where required by local ordinance or AB 1482, just cause for termination has been established. For nonpayment of rent, use the 3-Day Pay or Quit. For lease violations, use the 3-Day Cure or Quit. For tenancy terminations, see the 30/60/90-Day Smart Notice.
📅 Dates & Notice Period
👤 Tenant & Property
📝 Reason for Notice
In Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Santa Monica, and other rent-controlled cities, landlords must state a legally recognized just cause reason. Failure to do so may render the notice void.
👔 Landlord Information
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A general Notice to Vacate is a written notice from a landlord to a tenant requiring them to leave the rental property by a specified date. Under CCP § 1946, the specific requirements depend on the tenancy type, the length of tenancy, local ordinances, and whether AB 1482 or just cause protections apply.
Choosing the Right Notice
| Situation | Correct Notice |
|---|---|
| Tenant hasn't paid rent | 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit |
| Tenant violated lease term (curable) | 3-Day Cure or Quit |
| Serious violation (nuisance, crime) | 3-Day Unconditional Quit |
| No-fault termination, month-to-month | 30/60/90-Day Notice (if permitted) |
| End of fixed-term lease | Varies — consult attorney |
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only. California eviction law is complex and varies significantly by city and property type. Always consult a qualified California attorney before serving any termination notice.
