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Is a 30 day notice an acceptable period of time also within legal limits for a landlord to give to a tenant? Homeowner/tenant

Asked over 2 years ago - San Mateo, CA

Individual has just been given formal written notice to vacate premises in 30 days. Within legal framework is this acceptable? Thought it was 60 days...
No particular reason was given. No advanced warning was ever stated. Situation as follows: Homeowner renting room to individual. Rent was always paid on time, premises were kept clean. No damage to space rented. Is there any recourse for renter to fall back on? 30 days is a very short notice and that is the question...is 30 days legally acceptable?

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Richard C Koman

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Answered over 2 years ago. Landlord / Tenant Lawyer in Santa Rosa, CA.

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The law in California is that a landlord can evict a tenant with no reason with 30 days notice if you have lived there less than a year. If you have been there more than one year (even one day more), the landlord has to give 60 days notice.

If you're willing to contest the eviction, you may be able to drag the period out long enough to give you adequate time to move on, however.

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John Robert Mittelman

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Answered over 2 years ago. Landlord / Tenant Lawyer in Temecula, CA.

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Under one year, 30 days is OK. Over one year, the law requires 60 days. You don't say what the term of the lease agreement is. That will have an impact on the outcome of your case.

You can speak to an evictions/tenants' rights paralegal or local attorney for more information.

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John Robert Mittelman

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Answered over 2 years ago. Landlord / Tenant Lawyer in Temecula, CA.

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