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Nonpayment of Rent (Pay or Quit) — California

California requires at least 3 days’ notice (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 1161(2) ↗). 3 days excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and judicial holidays. Notice must state the exact amount due (no late fees).

Landlord / property owner name

Landlord mailing address

Tenant name(s) (separate multiple tenants with commas)

Rental property address

Lease / tenancy start (optional)

Used to apply California’s tenancy-length notice tiers.

Date notice is served

Deadline to comply or quit

Total rent owed ($)

Rental period(s) owed (optional)

Delivery method

Some states restrict which delivery methods are valid — check the statute referenced on your notice.

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