Property Management

A residential tenant in California gives 30 days' written notice to vacate. The tenant has lived in the unit for 3 years. Is this notice sufficient?

AYes, 30 days is always sufficient for a tenant to vacate
BNo, a tenant who has occupied the unit for more than 1 year must give 60 days' written notice✓ Correct
CNo, tenants must give 90 days' notice after 1 year of occupancy
DYes, because the landlord may waive the longer notice requirement

Explanation

California Civil Code Section 1946.1 requires a residential tenant who has occupied a unit for more than one year to provide at least 60 days' written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. Tenants who have lived in the unit for one year or less need only give 30 days' notice.

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