What is the Tenants Right to Cure in California?
The answer will depend on whether you were served a three day notice with a right to cure or not. The right to cure refers to the tenant’s ability to correct the violation, such as by paying rent. If your landlord properly serves you a three-day notice because you haven’t paid the rent, you must either pay the full amount of rent that is due or vacate the rental unit by the end of the third day, unless you have a legal basis for not paying rent, such as the landlord’s failure to maintain the property. If you decide to pay the rent that is due, it’s best to call the landlord or the landlord’s agent immediately. Tell the landlord or agent that you intend to pay the amount demanded in the notice (if it is correct) and make arrangements for payment. You must pay the rent by the end of the third day. You should pay the unpaid rent by cashier’s check, money order, or cash, and get a receipt that shows the date and the amount of the payment. The landlord normally cannot require that the tenan
