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California • 3 Business Days • California Code of Civil Procedure § 1161(4); Civil Code § 1946.2(c)

California 3-Day Unconditional Quit Notice (2026)

A California 3-Day Unconditional Quit Notice demands that the tenant vacate the premises within three business days with no option to cure. Under CCP § 1161(4), this notice is reserved for the most severe lease breaches — committing waste, creating a substantial nuisance, or using the property for illegal purposes.

Statutory Authority

The legal foundation for this notice type

Citation

California Code of Civil Procedure § 1161(4); Civil Code § 1946.2(c)

Notice Period3 Business Days
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When to Use This Notice

Use this notice only when the tenant has committed a severe, non-curable breach such as intentional property destruction, operating an illegal business, drug manufacturing, or creating a substantial and ongoing nuisance that threatens health or safety.

What Must Be Included

Every element below is required under California Code of Civil Procedure § 1161(4); Civil Code § 1946.2(c) — missing any one can void the notice

Full legal name(s) of all tenants on the lease
Complete property address including unit number
A detailed description of the severe violation (waste, nuisance, or illegal activity)
A clear, unconditional demand to vacate — no option to cure
The precise expiration date printed verbatim on the notice
Reference to the applicable statutory authority (CCP § 1161(4))

Common Mistakes That Void This Notice

Courts routinely dismiss eviction cases when landlords make these errors

Using an Unconditional Quit for a violation that is legally curable (courts will dismiss)
Failing to document the severe nature of the violation with sufficient detail
Skipping the required two-step process on AB 1482-covered properties
Counting weekends or court holidays in the 3-day period
Not specifying whether the violation constitutes waste, nuisance, or illegal activity
Serving this notice for standard lease violations like unauthorized pets or noise — use Cure or Quit instead

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California 3-Day Notice to Cure or Quit

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