Ending Tenant Lease Legally

Summary

In San Diego, California, to end a tenants lease of a year or more, a 60-day notice is required. If the notice period is missed, the lease converts to a month-to-month tenancy, allowing for a 30-day notice to terminate. Always consult a local attorney to ensure compliance with all legal requirements.

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I need help understanding the legality and requirements of how to end my tenants lease
Hello ****, to assist you properly, I need to know where your rental property is located. Different states have different laws in regards to ending a tenant's lease.
It’s in San Diego, California
In San Diego, California, you can end your tenant's lease by:
- Providing a *-day notice for tenancies of a year or more.
- Giving a *-day notice for tenancies less than a year.
- For month-to-month agreements, a *-day notice is generally sufficient.
Please consult a local attorney to ensure compliance with all laws.
My tenant lease started in June * *. Today is June *, *. Is there a legal way to have them out by August *, *?
Yes, you can legally have them out by August *, *. Since their tenancy is more than a year, you need to provide a *-day notice. Make sure to deliver this notice by June *, *, to meet the August * deadline. Always consult with a local attorney to ensure legal compliance.
Today is June *, *. I would not be able to provide the June *, * notice. What is my other option? Can I let it automatically go into month to month?
Yes, in California, if no notice is given to terminate a lease that is a year or longer, it automatically converts into a month-to-month tenancy. You can then give a *-day notice to terminate. Always consult with a legal professional for advice.
Can you explain everything in more detail so far
Certainly, ****. Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- Your tenant's lease started on June *, * and it's now June *, *.
- In California, for tenancies of a year or more, you need to provide a *-day notice to end the lease.
- However, since today is already June *, you've missed the window for giving a *-day notice for them to leave by August *.
- But don't worry, if no notice is given, the lease automatically becomes a month-to-month lease.
- For this, you can give a *-day notice to terminate the lease.
- It's always recommended to consult with a local attorney to ensure you're following all legal protocols.