CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO VACATE OR DEMAND FOR COMPLIANCE
(This document must be completed by selecting only the applicable notice type. Using the wrong form or including improper charges may invalidate the notice.)
PART 1 - PARTIES AND PREMISES
To Tenant(s): [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
Rental Premises Address: [[Full Street Address, Unit/Apt Number, City, California, ZIP Code]]
From Landlord / Authorized Agent: [[Landlord or Property Manager Full Legal Name or Company]]
Landlord / Agent Address for Notices: [[Full Mailing Address for Notices]]
Phone: [[Phone Number]] Email: [[Email Address]]
Date This Notice Is Served: [[Notice Date]]
PART 2 - NOTICE TYPE (SELECT AND COMPLETE ONLY ONE)
Option A - 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
(California Code of Civil Procedure § 1161(2); for non-payment of rent only)
Rental Periods and Amounts Owed (past-due rent only):
| Rental Period | Rent Amount Due | Less Payments/Credits | Net Balance Due |
|-------------------|-----------------|-----------------------|-----------------|
| [[Month/Year]] | $[[Amount]] | $[[Credits]] | $[[Balance]] |
| [[Month/Year]] | $[[Amount]] | $[[Credits]] | $[[Balance]] |
| TOTAL PAST-DUE RENT | | | $[[Total Arrears]] |
DEMAND: Within three (3) days after service of this notice (excluding the date of service), you must pay the total past-due rent of $[[Total Arrears]] in full, or vacate and deliver possession of the premises to the Landlord.
Important Legal Limitations:
- This notice may demand only unpaid rent. Late fees, utilities, damages, or other charges may not be included in the demand amount for a 3-day pay-or-quit notice.
- If the full amount is paid within the 3-day period, this notice is satisfied and the tenancy continues.
- If payment is not made and you do not vacate, the Landlord may file an unlawful detainer (eviction) action in the superior court for the county where the property is located.
Option B - 3-Day Notice to Cure or Quit (Breach of Lease)
(Code of Civil Procedure § 1161(3); for breach other than non-payment)
Description of Violation:
[[Describe the specific lease covenant violated, the conduct, and dates - e.g., "Unauthorized pet in violation of Paragraph 10 of the Lease; unauthorized occupant living in the Premises since [[Date]]; nuisance behavior on [[dates]]"]]
Lease Provision(s) Violated: [[Lease section or paragraph reference]]
DEMAND: Within three (3) days after service of this notice, you must cure the violation by [[specific cure action, e.g., "removing the unauthorized pet and providing written confirmation that no unauthorized occupants remain"]] or vacate the premises.
If the violation is cured within 3 days, this notice is satisfied. If not cured and you remain in possession, the Landlord may commence unlawful detainer proceedings.
Option C - 30-Day or 60-Day Notice to Quit (No-Fault or Just Cause Termination)
(Code of Civil Procedure § 1161(5) and Civil Code § 1946.1; AB 1482 just-cause rules where applicable)
Notice Period Selected:
- [ ] 30-Day Notice (Tenant has resided in the unit for less than one year)
- [ ] 60-Day Notice (Tenant has resided in the unit for one year or more)
Grounds (if just-cause required under AB 1482 or local ordinance):
- [ ] At-fault just cause (e.g., failure to pay rent after proper notice, breach of lease, nuisance, criminal activity, etc.)
- [ ] No-fault just cause (e.g., owner move-in, substantial remodel, withdrawal from rental market under Ellis Act, or government order) - relocation assistance or rent waiver may be required
Explanation of Grounds:
[[Provide specific facts supporting the ground, including dates and references to any prior notices. For no-fault, attach or reference required relocation payment proof.]]
Vacate Date: You are required to vacate and deliver possession of the premises on or before [[Vacate Date - 30 or 60 days after service, calculated correctly]].
Note on AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019, as amended): For covered residential properties, termination without just cause is restricted. Just cause includes at-fault and no-fault categories. For no-fault terminations, the Landlord must provide relocation assistance equal to one month's rent (or waive one month's rent) in most cases. Verify coverage (generally properties over 15 years old, not single-family owner-occupied, etc.) and comply with all notice and payment requirements. Local rent control or just-cause ordinances (e.g., in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland) may impose additional or stricter rules - check the city where the property is located.
Option D - Other Notice (e.g., 3-Day Unconditional Quit for Nuisance, Waste, or Unlawful Detainer Grounds)
(CCP § 1161(4) for nuisance, waste, unlawful use, or assignment/subletting contrary to lease)
Grounds: [[Describe the serious conduct - nuisance, waste, unlawful detainer, assignment without consent, etc.]]
DEMAND: You are required to vacate the premises within three (3) days after service of this notice. No opportunity to cure is provided for these grounds.
PART 3 - METHOD OF SERVICE
This notice is being served by one of the following methods (check one and complete details):
- [ ] Personal delivery to Tenant(s) on [[Date]] at [[Time/Location]].
- [ ] Substituted service: Leaving a copy with a person of suitable age and discretion at the Premises and mailing a copy to the Tenant(s) at the Premises address on [[Date]].
- [ ] Posting and mailing: Posting a copy in a conspicuous place on the Premises and mailing a copy to the Tenant(s) at the Premises address on [[Date]] (used when personal and substituted service attempts fail and for certain 30/60-day notices).
- [ ] Certified mail with return receipt requested (for certain notices; confirm with counsel for the specific notice type).
Server Information:
Name of person serving: [[Server Full Name]]
Relationship to Landlord: [[Agent / Property Manager / Process Server / Other]]
PART 4 - LANDLORD / AGENT SIGNATURE AND DECLARATION
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Landlord / Authorized Agent Signature: ________________________________________
Printed Name: [[Landlord or Agent Full Legal Name]]
Title: [[Owner / Property Manager / Attorney-in-Fact]]
Date Signed: [[Date]]
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR TENANTS
- You have the right to contest this notice in court. If an unlawful detainer action is filed, you will be served with a summons and complaint and have a limited time (usually 5 days) to file a written response.
- Legal aid organizations and tenant rights groups may be available to assist you. Contact information for local resources can be obtained from the court clerk or by searching "California tenant rights [your county]".
- If you are a victim of domestic violence, you may have additional rights and protections under Civil Code § 1946.7.
- This notice does not constitute legal advice to either party. The Landlord should verify all statutory requirements and recent case law before service.
DISCLAIMER
Template - not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. This is a template eviction notice form for use in California. Notice periods, just-cause requirements, service methods, and relocation assistance obligations are governed by the California Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1161-1179a, Civil Code §§ 1940 et seq., AB 1482 (as amended), and applicable local ordinances. Requirements change frequently and vary by property type, age, rent-control status, and city/county. Only past-due rent may be demanded in a 3-day pay-or-quit. Improper notices can result in dismissal of the eviction action and potential liability. Landlords and tenants should consult qualified California counsel and verify current law before using or responding to any notice. As of June 2026.
PROOF OF SERVICE (ATTACH OR COMPLETE SEPARATELY IF REQUIRED)
I, the undersigned, declare that I served the above notice as described in Part 3 on the date indicated.
Server Signature: ________________________________________
Date: [[Date]]
Print Name: [[Server Name]]
(Attach postal receipts, photos of posting, or other evidence of service as appropriate.)
