Q: I want to give the 3-day Pay or Quit notice, if they don't do anything do I have to give them a 60-day to evacuate?
My tenants haven't paid rent for 4 months now, and they all changed their information I can't get in contact with any of the tenants for the past 9 months. I want to give the 3-day Pay or Quit notice, if they don't do anything do I have to give them a 60-day to evacuate the property?
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Under California law, when tenants fail to pay rent, you are entitled to serve them a 3-day Pay or Quit notice. This notice demands that they either pay the overdue rent or vacate the property within three days. If they do not comply, you are not required to serve them with a 60-day notice.
If they fail to pay or vacate after the 3-day notice, you can immediately proceed with filing an unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuit. This legal action is the next step in regaining possession of your property.
Given that your tenants have been unreachable for an extended period, it may be wise to ensure that the 3-day notice is properly served, as this will be crucial if the matter goes to court.
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