3 Day Notice Template California

3-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT. This notice is served pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161(2). If you fail to comply with this notice, your tenancy will be terminated and legal action may be initiated to recover possession of the Premises.

1. DOCUMENT PREAMBLE AND RECITALS

This 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (the "Notice") is issued this [Day] day of [Month], [Year] (the "Effective Date") by [Landlord/Property Manager Name] ("Landlord"), regarding the real property located at [Full Property Address, including Unit Number] (the "Premises").

RECITALS: WHEREAS, Tenant ([Tenant Name(s)]) entered into a residential lease agreement dated [Date of Lease] (the "Lease") for the occupancy of the Premises; WHEREAS, Tenant is currently in default of the financial obligations under the Lease for the period of [Start Date] to [End Date]; WHEREAS, the total outstanding balance due under the Lease is [Dollar Amount] (the "Arrears").

2. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

1. "Arrears" shall mean the total sum of unpaid rent, late fees, or other charges designated as additional rent under the Lease, as itemized in Section 3.
2. "Premises" shall mean the real property and improvements located at the address specified in the Preamble.
3. "Service" shall mean the delivery of this notice in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1162.
4. "Tenant" shall mean the individual(s) signatory to the Lease currently in possession of the Premises.

3. SUBSTANTIVE TERMS AND OBLIGATIONS

1. Demand for Payment: Tenant is hereby required to pay the full sum of [Dollar Amount] (the "Arrears") within three (3) days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and judicial holidays) following the date of service of this notice.
2. Payment Method: Payment must be delivered to: [Name of Recipient] at [Physical Address for Payment]. Acceptable forms of payment are restricted to: [Certified Funds/Cashier’s Check/Personal Check/Electronic Transfer].
3. Termination of Possession: Should Tenant fail to pay the Arrears in full within the prescribed 3-day period, the Lease shall be deemed terminated, and Tenant must surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord immediately.
4. Representations: Landlord represents that the amount stated herein is accurate and does not include charges prohibited by the California Tenant Protection Act or other applicable local rent control ordinances.

4. DEFAULT, TERMINATION, AND REMEDIES

1. Breach Classification: Failure to remit the Arrears in full within the 3-day window constitutes a material breach of the Lease and a forfeiture of the right to possession.
2. Cure Period: The 3-day notice period functions as the statutory cure period. No additional grace period beyond the expiration of these three business days shall be granted.
3. Legal Recourse: In the event of continued non-payment after the expiration of this notice, Landlord reserves the right to initiate an Unlawful Detainer action in the Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of [County Name].
4. Additional Remedies: Upon default, Landlord may seek recovery of the Arrears, holdover damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees if provided for in the Lease.

5. BOILERPLATE LEGAL PROVISIONS

1. Severability: If any provision of this notice is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
2. Entire Agreement: This notice constitutes the entire demand regarding the specified Arrears and supersedes any prior oral or written communications regarding the subject matter hereof.
3. Governing Law: This notice shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, specifically the California Civil Code and Code of Civil Procedure governing landlord-tenant relations.
4. Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising out of this notice shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [County Name], California.

6. FORMAL EXECUTION BLOCK

LANDLORD:

Signature: ___________________________ Printed Name: [Landlord Name] Title: [Owner/Manager] Date: [Date]

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT (Optional):

The undersigned Tenant acknowledges receipt of this notice on this ____ day of ________, 20.

Signature: ___________________________ Printed Name: [Tenant Name]