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Notices in Madera

State law requires 60 days' notice to end a tenancy, or 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than 1 year.

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Key points

  • Ending a tenancy: State law requires 60 days' notice to end a tenancy, or 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than 1 year.

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

What Madera's code says

Madera code What Madera's code adds
Filing a copy with the city
  • Proof that each tenant got the notice of intent to convert goes in with the tentative map.
    Applies: Only for conversions.
    § 10-2.604.1 · code text
    Evidence of receipt by each tenant shall be submitted with the tentative map.
What a notice must say
  • Notice of any violation, including any decision to vacate, repair or demolish, and any building or demolition permit issued.
    Applies: Notice from the City, by mail or posting, to occupants of a dwelling with a rental housing inspection violation.
    § 4-16.22 · code text
    occupants of a dwelling which is the subject of a violation under this chapter shall be provided notice of any violation described herein, including any decision by the City Administrator or his or her designee of the City to vacate, repair or demolish, and the issuance of a building permit or demolition permit following issuance of such notice and order by the City Administrator or his or her designee.
  • It must explain all tenant rights under the conversion rules, on a Planning Department form.
    Applies: Notice of intent to convert, given to each tenant.
    § 10-2.604.1 · code text
    The form of the notice shall be as developed and approved by the Planning Department and will inform the tenants of all rights provided under this subchapter.

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 a Madera landlord have to give?

State law requires 60 days' notice to end a tenancy, or 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than 1 year.

General information, not legal advice.

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