30-Day Notice to Vacate - Form 569 - Residential Landlord

Sep 15, 2026

30-Day Notice to Vacate is a residential landlord form used to end a month-to-month rental agreement when the tenant has occupied the property for less than one year. It provides the tenancy facts, the required minimum thirty-day advance notice, the vacate and possession delivery deadline, and prorated rent details. It explains security-deposit inspection and accounting rights under California Civil Code, permitted deduction categories, landlord entry notice for showings, potential abandoned-property reclaim rules, and consequences if the tenant does not vacate.

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Facts

Tenancy details

Notice and timeline

Thirty-day termination notice

Vacate date and rent

Security deposit and deductions

Inspection right

Written statement and deductions

Landlord access and property reclaim

Showing to prospective tenants

Abandoned personal property

Noncompliance consequences

Legal proceedings and costs

Required termination reason

Rent control or Section 8 notice

30-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE From Residential Landlord NOTE: This form is used by a residential property manager or landlord when the landlord is terminating a month-to-month rental agreement and the tenant has occupied the property for less than one year, to terminate the tenancy and require the tenant to vacate. Date: , 20 , at , California. To Tenant: Items left blank or unchecked are not applicable. FACTS: 1. You are a residential Tenant under a rental agreement or expired lease agreement 1.1 dated , at , California, 1.2 entered into by , as the Tenant, 1.3 and , as the Landlord, 1.4 regarding real estate referred to as NOTICE: 2. This notice is intended as at least a thirty (30) day notice prior to termination of your month-to-month tenancy. 3. On or before , 20 , a date at least thirty (30) days after service of this notice, you will vacate and deliver possession of the premises to Landlord, or 4. Rent due prior to the date to vacate includes pro rated rent of $ , payable on or before , 20 . 5. Landlord acknowledges the prior receipt of $ as your security deposit. 5.1 Notice: You have the right to request and be present for an inspection of the premises to be conducted within two weeks of expiration of this notice to vacate for the purposes of providing you with an itemized statement of deductible charges for repairs and cleaning and allowing you the opportunity to remedy these deficiencies and avoid a deduction from your security deposit. [Calif. Civil Code §1950 .5(f)(1)] 5.2 Within 21 days after you vacate, Landlord will furnish you with a written statement and explanation of any deductions from the deposit and a refund of the remaining amount. [Calif. Civil Code §1950 .5(g)(1)] 5.3 Landlord may deduct only those amounts necessary to: a. Reimburse for Tenant defaults in rental payments; b. Repair damages to the premises caused by Tenant (ordinary wear and tear excluded); c. Clean the premises, if necessary; and d. Reimburse for Tenant loss, damage or excessive wear and tear on furnishings provided to Tenant. 6. Landlord may show the leased premises to prospective tenants during normal business hours by first giving you written notice at least 24 hours in advance of the entry. The notice will be given to you in person, by leaving a copy with an occupant of suitable age and discretion, or by leaving the notice on or under your entry door. 7. Notice: State law permits former Tenants to reclaim abandoned personal property left at the former address of the Tenant, subject to certain conditions. You may or may not be able to reclaim property without incurring additional costs, depending on the cost of storing the property and the length of time before it is reclaimed. In general, these costs will be lower the sooner you contact your former Landlord after being notified that property belonging to you was left behind after you moved out. 8. If you fail to vacate and deliver possession of the premises by the date set for you to vacate, legal proceedings maybe initiated to regain possession of the premises and to recover rent owed, treble damages, costs and attorney fees. 9. The reason for termination .(Required by rent control ordinance or Section 8 housing) | | | | Date: , 20
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Phone: Cell: Fax: Email: | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FORM 569 | 01-13 | ©2016 RPI—Realty Publications, Inc. , P.O. BOX 5707, RIVERSIDE, CA 92517 | |

FAQs

What is the purpose of the 30-Day Notice to Vacate (Form 569)?

It terminates a month-to-month residential tenancy and requires the tenant to vacate, typically when the tenant has lived in the unit for less than one year.

What date must the tenant vacate and deliver possession?

On or before a specified date at least thirty days after service of the notice, the tenant must vacate and deliver possession of the premises to the landlord.

What rights does the tenant have regarding the security deposit deductions?

The tenant can request and be present for an inspection within two weeks after the notice expires, and within 21 days after vacating the landlord must provide a written statement explaining deductions and any refund.

Sep 15, 2026

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