The eviction will occur as soon as possible after the expiration of the 5-day notice. The 5-day “NOTICE TO VACATE” will be served by personal service on an occupant or by posting a copy at the address and mailing a copy to the debtor/tenant(s).
If you have lived in the rental unit for less than one year, then you will receive a 30-day notice to quit, which gives you 30 days to move out of the rental unit.
Grace period for eviction: After the Writ of Execution (the final step in the eviction process) is served, tenants have a 5-day grace period to vacate the property. Lease termination notices: Required notices for eviction, such as the 3-day notice for unpaid rent or 30/60-day notices for ending a lease, remain intact.
An Unlawful Detainer, more commonly known as an eviction, is used when a landlord wants to get tenants out of a rental property - either commercial or residential. Only a sheriff can evict someone. Even if a tenant is months behind on rent, the landlord cannot evict the tenant or get rid of the tenant's belongings.
SAN DIEGO — California has passed Assembly Bill 2347 (AB 2347), extending the time tenants must respond to eviction notices. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on September 24, 2024, and it will take effect on January 1, 2025. The bill will substantially change the state's eviction process.
Financial assistance for unpaid rent and utilities may be available to residential tenants at the State of California's website at: or by calling 1-833-422-4255. For affordable housing information, visit - Housing.
30-DAY, 60-DAY AND 90-DAY NOTICES TO MOVE If you are not behind in your rent but the landlord wants you to move out, they must give you a written notice. Only a 30-day notice is required if all tenants have lived there less than a year.
A tenant may be evicted without cause, such as giving notice to end a month-to-month lease, or with cause, such as not paying the rent. An eviction may take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on factors such as local and state landlord-tenant laws and backlog on a housing court's docket.
California Eviction Timeline StageTimeframe Serving the Eviction Notice 3–60 days (based on notice type) Filing the Unlawful Detainer After notice period ends Serving the Lawsuit 1–5 days after filing Tenant's Response 10 business days5 more rows •