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A landlord must give a month-to-month tenant how many days' notice to terminate the tenancy in California (for tenancies less than one year)?

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A

30 days

Correct Answer
B

60 days

B (60 days) is incorrect because it applies only to month-to-month tenancies that have lasted one year or more in California. Students often confuse these two notice periods.

C

90 days

C (90 days) is incorrect as California does not require 90 days' notice for any standard month-to-month tenancy. This duration is not specified in California landlord-tenant law.

D

3 days

D (3 days) is incorrect as this is typically the notice period for non-payment of rent in California, not for terminating a tenancy. Students may confuse different types of notices required under landlord-tenant law.

Why is this correct?

A is correct because California Civil Code section 1946.1 specifically requires landlords to give 30 days' notice to terminate month-to-month tenancies that have lasted less than one year. This notice period provides tenants with adequate time to find alternative housing.

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