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Also effective April 1, 2024, the eviction notice must include the name of the person moving in, their relationship to the owner, and that the tenant may request proof of that relationship, and there must be no other similar unit already vacant on the property that the owner or relative could move in to instead.

To write a non-renewal letter, include your name and address, the date, recipient's name and address, a clear statement of non-renewal, the lease end date, and any move-out requirements. Keep it professional and concise, and ensure it provides the notice period required by your lease agreement and local laws.

Fixed-Term Leases: Tenants typically do not need to provide notice when the lease term expires, as the agreement automatically ends unless otherwise specified. However, for early termination, tenants should provide as much notice as possible—typically 30 days or more—unless the lease specifies otherwise.

In general, California law permits tenants to have guests. That's because tenants can treat rentals like their own homes. A tenant doesn't need to seek a landlord's permission to invite guests over.

Overnight Guest is defined as a person who IS staying overnight in the property.

Even if the lease has no provisions regarding tenant guests, the landlord may still be able to ban guests from entering the rental property. This is possible if the guest is staying for an extended time or if their stay violates state occupancy laws.

The bottom line: landlords can't unreasonably restrict your right to have guests, but they can impose sensible rules to protect their property and the community living there.

Can your landlord outright ban overnight guests? Generally speaking, no. A landlord's ability to restrict guests, especially short-term visitors, is limited. However, there are exceptions, especially if guest stays are prolonged or frequent enough to disrupt the property or infringe on the rights of other tenants.

For the most part, the only way to break a lease without penalty is to negotiate with your landlord and hope they let you. Otherwise, even if you leave you are still responsible for rent until your landlord can find a replacement.