California Eviction notice (nonpayment)

What notice does a landlord have to give before evicting for unpaid rent in California?

3 days' written notice to pay rent or quit, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and judicial holidays. The notice must state the amount due and payment details.

Verified Source: Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1161(2) · last checked 2026-10-15