California 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit - Nonpayment of Rent Form

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Mason

California 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit for nonpayment of rent instructs the landlord to notify tenants in possession that rent is due and must be handled within three days after service, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and judicial holidays. The notice requires payment of the specified total rent amount or surrender of possession. It also explains that failure to comply may lead to legal proceedings to recover possession and seek rents, damages, and costs. Includes sections for rent due dates, payment method, and proof of service.

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California 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit - Nonpayment of Rent Form

Notice to Tenant

Rent Amount and Due Dates

Payment Instructions

Proof of Service

California 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit To: (name(s)) Tenants in possession of the premises at , , City of Street address Apt \# City County of , California. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the rent on these premises occupied by you, in the total amount of $ for the following periods: |
Date Due | Amount Due | Date Due | Amount Due | | Date Due | Amount Due | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | $ | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | $ | YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to pay this amount within THREE (3) days (Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and other Judicial Holidays) from the date of service on you of this notice or to vacate and surrender possession of the premises. In the event you fail to do so, legal proceedings will be instituted against you to recover possession of the premises, declare the forfeiture of the rental agreement or lease under which you occupy the premises, and recover rents, damages, and costs of suit. RENT IS TO BE PAID TO: 􀂉 The undersigned, or 􀂉 The following person: AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: , , City of Street address Apt \# City __________________________ Phone IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: 􀂉 In person. Usual days and hours for rent collection are: 􀂉 By mail to the person and address indicated above. 􀂉 By deposit to account (\#) at (bank name) , a financial institution located 5 miles of your rental at (address) ,California. 􀂉 By electronic funds transfer procedure previously established. Date Landlord/Manager eForms Proof of Service I, the undersigned, being at least 18 years of age, served this 3-Day Notice and Notice, of which this is a true copy, on (name) , one of the occupants listed above, as follows: 􀂉 On (date) , I delivered the notice to the occupant personally. 􀂉 On (date) , I delivered the notice to the person of suitable age and discretion at the occupant’s residence/business after having attempted personal service at the occupant’s residence, and business if known. On (date) , I mailed a second copy to the occupant at his or her residence. 􀂉 On (date) , I posted the notice in a conspicuous place on the property, after having attempted personal service at the occupant’s residence, and business, if known, and after having been unable to find there a person of suitable age and discretion. On (date) , I mailed a second copy to the occupant at his or her residence. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: Server PRINTS name here Server SIGNS name here

FAQs

What must a tenant do after receiving this California 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit?

The tenant must either pay the full rent amount within three days after service (excluding certain days) or vacate and surrender possession of the premises.

What happens if the tenant does not comply with the notice?

Failure to comply may result in legal proceedings to recover possession, declare forfeiture of the rental agreement or lease, and recover rents, damages, and costs of suit.

What sections are included for the landlord to complete?

The form includes rent due details, instructions for how and where rent is to be paid, and a Proof of Service section documenting how and when the notice was delivered or served.

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Mason