Notices in Alameda County: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Alameda County Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Alameda County's code says

Alameda County code What Alameda County's code adds
Filing a copy with the city	Yes—file a copy with the CDA director or designee within 3 days after serving the tenant. Applies: All termination notices. § 3.70.080 · code text A copy of the termination notice issued to a tenant shall be filed by the landlord with the CDA director or the director's designee within three days after the service of the termination notice on the tenant.
What a notice must say	The reason for ending the tenancy. Applies: All termination notices. § 3.70.080 · code text The reason for the termination of tenancy in accordance with Section 3.70.060; An explanation of the right to relocation payments and their amount. Applies: Termination notice for a no-fault eviction. § 3.70.080 · code text If the notice is for a no-fault eviction, an explanation of the right to and amount of relocation assistance payments pursuant to Section 3.70.070; A return-right statement, the right of first refusal, the repairs, estimated repair time, and expected ready date. Applies: No-fault eviction to substantially remodel. § 3.70.080 · code text and a description of the right of first refusal, a description of all repairs to be performed, and an estimate of the time required to complete the repairs and the date upon which it is expected that the rental unit will be ready for habitation.
Notice to end a tenancy	At least 90 days before the termination date. Applies: No-fault eviction of a household with a child under 18, a disabled or elderly tenant, or lower-income person; unless a longer notice period applies. § 3.70.080 · code text shall serve the termination notice not less than ninety (90) days prior to the proposed termination date.

The California rule underneath

CA state law Underneath, California law still applies. Notice of a rent increase: At least 30 days' notice for an increase of 10% or less; at least 90 days for an increase of more than 10% (Civ. Code § 827(b)(2), (b)(3)(A)). Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy (landlord): 60 days' notice; 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than one year (Civ. Code § 1946.1(b), (c)).

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Frequently asked questions

How much notice does an Alameda County landlord have to give?

County rule: every termination notice must state the reason and be filed with the CDA director within 3 days after serving the tenant. County rule: no-fault evictions of households with a child under 18, or a disabled, elderly or lower-income tenant, need at least 90 days' notice.

General information, not legal advice.

Notices in Alameda County

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