| Minimum notice | 30 days |
| Statute | Cal. Civ. Code § 827(b) (read it yourself) |
30 days if increase ≤10% over past 12 months; 90 days if >10%. AB 1482 caps may apply. VERIFY current thresholds.
Rules are reviewed quarterly and cite the statute so you can check them yourself.
Notify a tenant of a rent change with the state-required notice period.
Draft it free. Then, if you want, we print it on NoticeDept letterhead, mail it, track it, and archive court-ready proof:
| First-Class Mail | $2.50 |
| Certified Mail | $11.99 |
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Does email count as legal notice in California?
Often not — many statutes and leases require written notice by mail or personal delivery, and certified mail is the standard way to prove it. Check your lease and the statute cited above.
How do I prove the notice was sent?
Keep the letter, the mailing date, and delivery evidence. NoticeDept archives the exact PDF mailed, USPS scan events, and certified tracking/signature receipts automatically.
What if I get the notice period wrong?
An improperly noticed action can be delayed or dismissed, restarting the clock. The generator applies the California rule above and cites the statute in the letter.
