Unlawful detainer: notice to terminate tenancy.

Senator Wahab's proposal to extend California's eviction notice period would require landlords to provide tenants 14 days, rather than the current 3 days, to pay overdue rent before initiating eviction proceedings. The notice period, which excludes weekends and judicial holidays, applies specifically to cases where tenants have defaulted on rent payments.

The legislation modifies both the Civil Code and Code of Civil Procedure to implement this change consistently across California's housing laws. Under the revised provisions, landlords must include in their notices the amount due, payment methods available, and contact information for submitting payments. The notice may be served any time within one year after rent becomes due.

The bill maintains existing protections that allow tenants to preserve their lease by paying the overdue amount within the notice period. For agricultural tenancies, the bill preserves the provision that tenants who remain in possession for more than 60 days without receiving a notice to quit are entitled to continue under the existing lease terms for another year. These amendments would take effect February 1, 2025.