Q: How much notice do I need to give to tenants to move out because I am selling my condo. Their lease is up in a month

A: Depending on what City your condo is located, you may not be able to terminate the tenancy without what is referred to as "just cause." In other words, regardless of the lease expiring or not, the days in which you could simply give a 30-day notice or 60-days' notice to vacate are long gone. You can only evict based on particular legal reasons. You can also evict for a number of "no fault reasons" in which have certain requirements, and you would have to pay the tenant relocations assistance (typically equivalent to one month's rent). If your City does not have a local jurisdiction that restricts or governs evictions, then you must refer to the State law. The State law makes condominiums exempt from the restrictions on state law evictions if you own the property in an individual name, or an LLC where one of the members is not a corporation, AND you have given the necessary exemption language in the lease or at time of renewal. I would recommend contacting an expert landlord attorney in your particular city that is familiar with all new legislative laws.

A: In California, if your tenants' lease is ending in a month and you decide not to renew it because you’re selling your condo, you generally need to provide a written notice of non-renewal. For leases that are month-to-month or ending after a year, a 60-day notice is typically required. However, since their lease is expiring soon, you might align the move-out with the lease end date without needing additional notice.

While you wait for the lease to conclude, you can start preparing to show the property. Make sure to give your tenants at least 24 hours’ notice before any showings, as California law requires reasonable notice for entry. This ensures you respect their privacy and maintain a good relationship during the process.

After the tenants move out, you’ll have the opportunity to clean and repair the condo to make it ready for potential buyers. Keeping communication clear and respectful with your tenants will help the transition go smoothly and minimize any potential conflicts.