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California Lease Termination Notice Template

Create a California lease termination notice online. The Standard notice sets the termination date, covers move-out and inspection, the security deposit return deadline, and the notice period California law requires to end a month-to-month tenancy.

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California rules built into this template

  • Notice period: To end a month-to-month tenancy, a California landlord must give at least 30 days' written notice, or at least 60 days if all tenants have lived in the unit for one year or more; a tenant must give at least 30 days' notice (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1946, 1946.1). For many tenancies of 12 months or more, the landlord also needs a just cause stated in the notice (Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.2), and local rent ordinances may add requirements.
  • Deposit return: within 21 days after the tenant vacates the premises (Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5).

What the Lease Termination Notice includes

  1. Notice of Termination
  2. Move-Out
  3. Move-Out Inspection
  4. Security Deposit
  5. State Notice Requirements
  6. No Waiver
  7. Compliance
  8. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month lease in California?
To end a month-to-month tenancy, a California landlord must give at least 30 days' written notice, or at least 60 days if all tenants have lived in the unit for one year or more; a tenant must give at least 30 days' notice (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1946, 1946.1). For many tenancies of 12 months or more, the landlord also needs a just cause stated in the notice (Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.2), and local rent ordinances may add requirements.
What if the tenant does not move out by the termination date?
The landlord may not change the locks, remove belongings, or cut off utilities. Possession can be recovered only through the court eviction process required by state law.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Lease Termination Notice?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Lease Termination Notice for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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