How much notice must a landlord give to end a tenancy in California?
In California, the notice required to end a tenancy or decline to renew depends on how long the tenant has lived there: Less than 12 months — 30 days; 12 months or more — 60 days. This is Cal. Civ. Code §§ 827, 1946.1, 1954; CCP § 1161.
| What | California |
|---|---|
| Less than 12 months | 30 days |
| 12 months or more | 60 days |
Notes
Rent increases over 10 % in twelve months need 90 days. Month-to-month terminations need 30 days under a year, 60 days after. Entry: 24 hours written. Late rent: 3-day pay-or-quit.
Source
Cal. Civ. Code §§ 827, 1946.1, 1954; CCP § 1161 — last checked 2026-09-15.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
How Seayora uses this rule
Seayora computes the deadline this rule sets from the tenancy’s own dates, shows it on the lease and the deposit statement, and reminds the landlord before it falls due — so the answer above is not reference material sitting beside the product, it is the rule the product enforces.
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