California eviction notice (pay or quit)
California requires 3 days for a nonpayment notice — Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1161(2). 3 days excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and judicial holidays. Generate it correctly below.
California nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1161(2) |
| Special rules | 3 days excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and judicial holidays |
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Every California rule we encode, with its citation
3 days puts California at the shortest notice period in the country (the national range runs 3–30 days). 30 jurisdictions require more notice and 0 require less. Same period as Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas and 10 others.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 3 days | Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1161(2) |
| Rent increase | 30 days | Cal. Civ. Code § 827(b) |
| Month-to-month termination | 60 days | Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.1(b) |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | Cal. Prob. Code §§ 4121-4122; form § 4401 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | Cal. Prob. Code §§ 6110, 6111 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
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Other California documents
- Rent increase notice for California — 30 days notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for California — notary required
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in California?
3 days, per Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1161(2). 3 days excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and judicial holidays.
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.