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Ending a tenancy: notice dates and documents

Separate tenant notice, landlord notice, agreed surrender and court documents before calculating dates.

Short answer

Notice periods and just-cause protections depend on the tenancy, duration, property and local rules. Act quickly when an eviction notice or court paper is involved.

What to do next

  1. Identify who gave notice, the stated reason and the tenancy type.
  2. Keep the complete notice and proof of when it was received or sent.
  3. Treat court papers and urgent notices as escalation matters, not calculator inputs.

Evidence to collect

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Scope and limits

This is a self-service information page for California renters. It does not review your documents, decide a dispute or replace qualified help for urgent, high-value or complex matters.

Official sources

These official pages are the starting point for this California summary. City rules, property type and dates can change the route.

California Department of Justice

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Common questions

Common questions

How do I work out the correct tenancy ending date?

Notice periods and just-cause protections depend on the tenancy, duration, property and local rules. Act quickly when an eviction notice or court paper is involved.

Which records should I collect for “Ending a tenancy: notice dates and documents”?

Start with: Lease or tenancy agreement and amendments, The complete notice, envelope and proof of delivery, Emails, messages and letters with the landlord or agent, A dated timeline of notices, inspections and replies. Do not share names, addresses or account details publicly.

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