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California Eviction Notice

Before a landlord can file an eviction case in California, the tenant must receive a written notice that states what is wrong and how long they have to fix it or move out. In California, a landlord must generally give 3 days' notice to pay rent or quit under Cal. Civ. Proc. Code 1161(2).

This template generates a California eviction notice for nonpayment of rent, a lease violation, or the end of the tenancy. You set the notice period so the document matches the current California requirement for your situation.

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California notice periods

California eviction notice periods by notice type
Notice typeMinimum noticeStatute
Nonpayment of rent (pay or quit)3 days (excluding weekends and judicial holidays)Cal. Civ. Proc. Code 1161(2)
Lease violation (cure or quit)3 days (excluding weekends and judicial holidays)Cal. Civ. Proc. Code 1161(3)
No-fault termination (month to month)30 days (60 days once every tenant has lived in the unit for a year or more; statewide just-cause rules may also apply)Cal. Civ. Code 1946.1

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current California requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before serving your notice.

How this template works in California

Answer guided questions about the landlord, the tenant, and the amounts owed, then enter the California notice period from the table above. The finished notice is ready to serve and download in Word and PDF.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Eviction Notice page.

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