Corbett & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc Home Page
  • Home
  • Get A Quote
    • Automobile
    • Bonds
    • Business & CommercialImage of right arrow
      • Builders Risk
      • Business Owners (BOP) Quote Form
      • Commercial Auto Insurance Quote
      • General Liability Insurance Quote
      • Liquor Liability Quote Form
      • Workers Compensation Quote
      • Home Based Business Instant Quote
      • Commercial Building Property Insurance Quote
      • Apartment Owners Property Quote
    • Earthquake
    • Farm
    • Flood
    • Group Health
    • HealthImage of right arrow
      • Health Insurance Quote
      • Disability Insurance Quote
      • Long Term Care Insurance Quote
    • HomeownersImage of right arrow
      • Homeowners Insurance Quote
      • Manufactured Home Quote
    • Insurance
    • Life
    • Limousine
    • Motorcycle
    • OtherImage of right arrow
      • Special Events Insurance Quote
      • Wedding Insurance Quote
    • Recreational Vehicle
    • Renters
    • Restaurant
    • Trucking
    • Umbrella
    • Watercraft & Boat
  • Customer Service
    • AutomobileImage of right arrow
      • Request ID Card for Auto Policy
      • Add Driver to Existing Auto Policy
      • Add Vehicle to Existing Auto Policy
      • Remove Driver from Existing Auto Policy
      • Remove Vehicle from Existing Auto Policy
    • Business & CommercialImage of right arrow
      • Add Driver to Existing Commercial Auto Policy
      • Add Vehicle to Existing Commercial Auto Policy
      • Remove Driver from Existing Commercial Auto Policy
      • Remove Vehicle from Existing Commercial Auto Policy
      • Request General Liability Certificate of Insurance
      • Request ID Card for Commercial Auto Policy
    • HomeownersImage of right arrow
      • Request Evidence of Insurance
      • Change Mortgagee
    • MotorcycleImage of right arrow
      • Add Driver to Existing Motorcycle Policy
      • Add Motorcycle to Existing Policy
      • Request ID Card for Motorcycle Policy
      • Remove Driver from Existing Motocycle Policy
      • Remove Motorcycle from Existing Policy
    • Recreational VehicleImage of right arrow
      • Request ID Card for RV Policy
      • Add Driver to Existing RV Policy
      • Add RV to Existing Policy
      • Remove Driver from Existing RV Policy
      • Remove RV from Existing Policy
    • Watercraft & BoatImage of right arrow
      • Request ID Card for Watercraft Policy
      • Change Primary Operator on Existing Watercraft Policy
      • Add Watercraft to Existing Policy
      • Remove Watercraft from Existing Policy
  • Claims
    • InsuranceImage of right arrow
      • Mercury Claim Information
      • Allied Claim Information
      • CSE Claim Information
      • Anthem Claim Information
      • Blue Cross / Blue Shield
      • Chubb Claim Information
      • CNA Claim Information
      • Commerce West Claim Information
      • Fireman's Fund Claim Information
      • Foremost Claim Information
      • Hartford Claim Information
      • Progressive Claim Information
      • Travelers Claim Information
      • Kemper Specialty Claim Information
  • Blog
  • Make a Payment
  • Resources
    • Secure File Area
    • Refer a Friend
    • Important Links
    • Insurance Glossary
  • About Us
    • About Corbett & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.
    • Location Map
    • Customer Testimonials
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Join Our Newsletter

Quick Links Personal Insurance Comemercial Insurance Building Programs Restaurant Program Life & Health Insurance
Home > Blog > How To Serve A Notice To A Residential Tenant In California
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2013

How To Serve A Notice To A Residential Tenant In California

Generally, California law requires that residential tenants be served notices by:

  • personal service; or
  • posting on the property and mailing a second copy, normal mail the same day; or
  • substituted service by delivery to someone of suitable age and discretion and mailing a second copy, normal mail the same day.

Personal service should generally be attempted before resorting to substituted service or posting and mailing.

If the notice is posted, California law requires that it be placed in a conspicuous place on the property. The main entrance door for the property is likely the most “conspicuous place” on the property. To avoid privacy issues, it is also recommended that the notice be turned facing the door, with all four corners taped to the door securely and the words “from management” written on the outside. The second copy of the notice should also be mailed and post marked the same day for proof of service issues.

Because the last day of the notice must fall on a business day, a notice served Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday will expire on Monday at midnight.

Notices for (1) rent increases, (2) entry, and (3) termination of month to month tenancies may be served differently.

Rent Increases. Notices of rent increases may be personally served or sent by first class mail. If sent by mail, an additional five days is added before the service is effective.

Notices of Entry. Notices of entry may also be served differently than other notices. Notices of entry must be in writing in most situations. The notice may be mailed, personally delivered to the tenant, left with someone of a suitable age and discretion at the premises, or, left on, near or under the usual entry door of the premises in a manner in which a reasonable person would discover the notice. The “subservice” and “posting” methods of service for notices of entry do not require that a second copy be mailed.

The tenant must be given “reasonable notice”. The law presumes twenty-four hours is reasonable. However, if the notice is only mailed, the law presumes that six days notice of intended entry is reasonable. The only exception is in cases of an emergency or when the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises, when entry need not be made during normal business hours and no prior notice is necessary.

If the purpose of the entry is to exhibit the unit to prospective or actual purchasers of the property, and the landlord has notified the tenant in writing within 120 days of the oral notice that the property is for sale and that the tenant may be contacted to allow for an inspection, the notice may be given orally, in person or by telephone. At the time of the entry, the landlord or agent must to leave written evidence of the entry inside the unit.

Termination of Month to Month Tenancies. A notice of termination of a month to month tenancy may be given notices by 1) personal service, or 2) posting on the property and mailing a second copy, normal mail the same day, 3) substituted service by delivery to someone of suitable age and discretion and mailing a second copy, normal mail the same day, or 4) by certified or registered mail. This last method is the least preferred as some residents may refuse to accept the certified or registered mail and not have actual notice of termination.

Posted 6:46 PM

Tags: apartment, residental communities
Share |


No Comments


Post a Comment
Required
Required (Not Displayed)
Required


All comments are moderated and stripped of HTML.

NOTICE: This blog and website are made available by the publisher for educational and informational purposes only. It is not be used as a substitute for competent insurance, legal, or tax advice from a licensed professional in your state. By using this blog site you understand that there is no broker client relationship between you and the blog and website publisher.
Blog Archive
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012

  • auto insurance(12)
  • california(7)
  • homeowners insurance(7)
  • thousand oaks(5)
  • flood insurance(5)
  • mercury insurance(4)
  • insurance(4)
  • business insurance(4)
  • life insurance(3)
  • renters insurance(3)
  • motorcycle insurance(3)
  • home insurance(3)
  • agoura(2)
  • surety bonds(2)
  • restaurant insurance(2)
  • wedding insurance(2)
  • homeowners(2)
  • valuables(2)
  • health insurance(2)
  • rv insurance(2)
  • earthquake insurance(2)
  • carriers(2)
  • tips(2)
  • 30th anniversary celebration(1)
  • thousand oaks flood insurance(1)
  • home(1)
  • rental cars(1)
  • helmet(1)
  • dry dock(1)
  • dog owners(1)
  • california earthquake insurance(1)
  • gap insurance(1)
  • protective gear(1)
  • personal effects coverage(1)
  • super bowl(1)
  • performance bond(1)
  • payments(1)
  • thousand oaks health insurance(1)
  • umbrella insurance(1)
  • teen driver tips(1)
  • claims(1)
  • thousand oaks farm insurance(1)
  • bond(1)
  • apartment(1)
  • individual(1)
  • cgl(1)
  • dui(1)
  • bop(1)
  • mortgage protection insurance(1)
  • disability insurance(1)

View Mobile Version
Insurance Coverage
Personal Lines
Auto Insurance
Home Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance
Boat Insurance
Farm & Ranch
Life & Health
Commercial Lines
General Liability
Commercial Auto
Workers Comp
Bonds
Restaurant Program
Property Managers

Please note that we cannot bind insurance via email, fax, or phone. Any quotes given are subject to underwriting guidelines by the respective insurance carriers. Any reference of coverages used are not intended to express legal opinion as to the nature of coverage, but rather just a brief generalization of coverages. Please read your policy for specific details of coverages.

Stay ConnectedFacebook          Twitter          LinkedIn          RSS          Google+
Go Mobile Yelp Google Places
Corbett & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.
3205 Old Conejo Road, 1st Floor | Newbury Park, CA 91320
| Phone: 877-569-3799
| CA License# 0586176Powered by Insurance Website Builder