🌴 California 30/60/90-Day Notice to Vacate

Smart Notice — Auto-Calculates Required Period Based on Tenancy Length

📅 30, 60, OR 90 DAYS 📄 Free Fillable PDF ✅ CCP § 1946.1

NOTICE PERIOD DEPENDS ON TENANCY LENGTH: 30 days if tenant has lived there less than 1 year · 60 days if 1 year or more · 90 days for tenants receiving certain government subsidies. WARNING: In cities with just cause eviction requirements (LA, SF, Oakland, Berkeley, Santa Monica, and others), this notice is not permitted without an approved just cause reason and proper relocation assistance may be required.

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📅 TENANT MUST VACATE BY:
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Rent control warning: Properties in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Santa Monica, and many other California cities require just cause for eviction. A no-cause notice to vacate may be unenforceable in these jurisdictions. Verify local requirements before serving this notice.

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👔 Landlord & Reason (if just cause required)

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California 30/60/90-Day Notice to Vacate — Complete Guide

California's notice period for terminating a tenancy without cause depends on how long the tenant has lived in the unit. Under CCP § 1946.1, tenants who have lived there less than one year require 30 days' notice; those who have lived there one year or more require 60 days' notice; and tenants receiving certain government subsidies require 90 days' notice.

When This Notice Is and Is NOT Permitted

  • Permitted: Uncontrolled properties in cities without just cause requirements, where tenancy is month-to-month
  • NOT permitted without just cause: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Santa Monica, San Jose, Sacramento, and dozens of other CA cities with just cause eviction ordinances
  • AB 1482 covered properties: Statewide just cause requirements apply to most multi-family buildings 15+ years old

⚖ Legal Disclaimer

This form is for informational purposes only. California just cause eviction laws are complex and vary significantly by city. Serving a no-cause notice in a just-cause jurisdiction can result in significant landlord liability. Always consult a qualified California attorney before serving any termination notice.