What Type of Notice Did You Receive?
Start by looking at the title of the document.
You may have received a:
3-Day Notice
A 3-day notice may require you to pay rent, correct a specified issue, or move out, depending on the type of notice.
30-Day Notice
A 30-day notice may be used in certain circumstances to end a tenancy.
60-Day Notice
A 60-day notice may apply in certain circumstances, including some situations involving a longer-term tenancy.
90-Day Notice
A 90-day notice may apply in certain circumstances, including certain subsidized housing situations.
The title of the notice is important. Read the entire document before deciding what to do next.
Check Your Notice Carefully
Once you identify the type of notice, review the document carefully.
Look for:
- Your name
- The address of the rental property
- The date of the notice
- The date you received it
- The reason stated in the notice
- What the landlord is asking you to do
- The deadline stated in the notice
- How the notice was delivered
Keep the entire notice. Make a clear copy or photograph of every page.
Write Down What Happened
Create a simple record while the details are fresh.
Write down:
When did you receive the notice?
How was it delivered?
Who delivered it?
What did the landlord or process server say?
What deadline appears on the notice?
These details may become important later.
Don’t Miss Your Deadline
Different eviction notices have different requirements and methods for calculating time.
Do not assume that every notice is calculated the same way.
If you are unsure about the deadline, identify the type of notice and the date and manner in which you received it before taking your next step.
What Happens Next?
Once you know what type of notice you received, you can begin determining what the notice requires and what steps may follow.
If the matter is not resolved and the landlord files an unlawful detainer case, you may receive court papers requiring a response.
Understanding the notice is the first step.
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