How can a lease be terminated under California law?
A fixed term lease is terminated in accordance with the provisions of the lease. Typically, the lease cannot be terminated before the expiration of the lease term. If a tenant remains in possession of the property at the end of a fixed term lease, and continues to pay rent, and the landlord accepts the rent, the tenancy is presumed to be renewed on a month-to-month basis. Otherwise, the landlord is entitled to possession at the conclusion of the term and may bring eviction proceedings if the tenant fails to move out. A tenant wanting to terminate a month-to-month tenancy must give 30 days written notice. If a landlord wants to terminate a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord must give 60 days written notice prior to the termination date if the resident has been in possession of the rental unit for 1 year or longer. If the tenant has been in possession of the property for less than 1 year, the landlord can give a 30-day notice.
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