California 30 Day Notice to Vacate

What Is a California 30-Day Notice to Vacate

ezLandlordForms California 30-Day Notice to Vacate is a written notice from a landlord to a tenant notifying the tenant that their tenancy will end.

It can be used to end a month-to-month or periodic tenancy when the tenant has been in the unit for less than one year.

Note: this form cannot be used with Section 8 tenants or rent-controlled units. In addition, it cannot be used for tenancies that are over one year.

What’s Included in a CA 30-Day Notice to Vacate?

This notice should include:

• The property address
• The name of the landlord and tenant(s)
• The date and time the tenancy will end
• Any additional move-out information needed
• A statement that failure to comply with the notice could result in eviction proceedings

When Can a California 30-Day Notice to Vacate Be Used?

The California notice to vacate can be used to end periodic tenancies of less than one year for units that are not subject to California’s rent control laws (AB 1482).

California notice requirements vary based on the length of the tenancy, the terms of the lease, local ordinances, and tenant protection laws. Landlords should review applicable state and local laws before issuing a notice to vacate.

What Happens if a Tenant Doesn’t Move Out Within 30 Days?

If the tenant fails to vacate the property after receiving a legally compliant 30-Day Notice to Vacate, the landlord may initiate eviction proceedings, also known as unlawful detainer.

Keep in mind that landlords should never initiate a self-help eviction by doing things like changing the locks, removing the tenant’s possessions, or shutting off the utilities.

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California State Specific Documents

• California Security Deposit Accounting Statement: This form makes it EZ for Landlords to comply with California’s specific requirements regarding the accounting of security deposits.
• California 30-Day Notice to Vacate: This is the form Landlords need to end a month-to-month Lease or a Lease with a tenancy period of less than one year.
• California Notification of Pre-Move Out Inspection: California Landlords are required to give Tenants written notification of their right to request a pre-move out inspection. This form makes it EZ to do!
• California 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit: This form is for Tenants that are behind on rent and a necessary step prior to filing for eviction.
• California 3-Day Notice to Perform or Quit: If you have a Tenant that is breaking the Lease but the violation can be fixed, this is the form you need.
• California Notice to Reclaim Abandoned Property: If a Tenant leaves unclaimed property in a rental unit that appears to be worth more than $700, this form is required.
• California Notice of Belief of Abandonment: If a Tenant has missed at least 14 days of rent and you believe they have abandoned the property, this notice must be sent to Tenants.
• California Unlawful Detainer Complaint: This is the complaint Landlords use to officially initiate eviction proceedings. This can be used when a Tenant has violated the Lease Agreement and been served proper notice.
• California AB 1482 Rent Control & Eviction Exemption Form: California Landlords must provide Tenants with this Notice of Exemption if their property is exempt from the requirements of California AB 1482.
California Accessibility and Americans with Disabilities Act: A landlord should include this form in a commercial lease to state whether or not the premises has been inspected by a Certified Access Specialist.
• California Energy Disclosure: Use this form in a commercial lease to confirm that the energy consumption and benchmarking disclosure were provided to the tenant.
• California Flood Disclosure: This form is an easy way for California Landlords to comply with required statewide flood disclosures and to give Tenants all necessary notice of flood risks.
• California AB 1482: The California Tenant Protection Act requires this document, a written disclosure concerning two requirements: 1. Limits on rent increases and 2. a statement of cause in notices to terminate a tenancy.
• California Water Meter Disclosure: California Landlords that charge Tenants separately for water usage or those required to use water submeters must provide Tenants with a Water Meter Disclosure.
• Information on Dampness and Mold for Renters in California: Information on Dampness and Mold for Renters in California
• 15 Day Notice to Pay or Quit: This form provides the language required for a California Landlord to initiate eviction proceedings pursuant to CA AB 3088, including the required attachment of a Declaration of COVID-19-Related Financial Distress.
• California Guide to Residential Tenants’ And Landlords’ Rights And Responsibilities: This is the California Guide to Residential Tenants' And Landlords' Rights And Responsibilities.
• California Rental Application: This Rental Application will provide the landlord with the necessary information about the inquiring applicants, excluding the marital status question.
• California Family Daycare Q&A for Landlords: An informative guide for the landlord regarding the requirements needed for a tenant to run a home daycare in a rental property.
• California Non-Residential Building Energy Disclosure Program Information: California Landlords who rent non-residential property must comply with the California Nonresidential Building Energy Use Disclosure Program.
• California Notice of Pest Control Treatment: California Landlords are required to give renters notice any time the Landlord uses pesticides to treat a rental unit. Ours is EZ to customize & download.
• California Quitclaim Deed: This California Quitclaim Deed complies with California's legal requirements and allows owners to transfer their housing ownership to others.

State-Specific Forms