Can a California landlord give a 30-day notice to terminate without cause?
For a month-to-month tenancy, yes in most states by serving the statutory advance notice (3 days for pay-or-quit under CCP 1161(2), 30 days for no-fault termination (60 for tenancies over 1 year) under AB 1482). For a fixed-term lease, no: the landlord cannot terminate mid-term without cause. California tenant-protective laws may restrict no-fault termination on long tenancies (e.g. California AB 1482 just-cause rules after 12 months, New York Good Cause Eviction). Local rent-control ordinances can add further just-cause requirements. If the unit is in a covered just-cause jurisdiction, the landlord must specify a qualifying reason on the notice.
Source: California eviction statute
This is an informational answer based on California eviction statute as of early 2026. It is not legal advice. Housing law changes year to year and local ordinances (especially in rent-controlled or rent-stabilized cities) can override or add to state law. For contested cases, consult a California-licensed attorney.