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    Default Must 30 Day Notice Be Written

    California. I sued my landlord for keeping all of my deposit in small claims court, and he counter sued, lying, saying I didn't give 30 days notice. I said in court I didn't give written notice, but did give verbal notice to which i have witness. The Judge awarded him since I admitted I didnt give written notice.

    However, the contract does not specify written. It only says 30 day notice. Can I argue in an appeal that I fullfilled this, or does "notice" necessitate written legally?

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    Default Re: Must 30 Day Notice Be Written

    The law requires written notice.

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    Default Re: Must 30 Day Notice Be Written

    Hmm well also, when I gave him verbal notice, I asked him if there was anything else I needed to do, and he said no. Does that help me at all?

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    Default Re: Must 30 Day Notice Be Written

    Nope. As noted above, the law requires written notice.

    Your landlord's say so does not over-ride the law.

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    Default Re: Must 30 Day Notice Be Written

    Thank you. What if I wrote "Last 30 days rent notice" on my last rents check? Does that count?

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    Default Re: Must 30 Day Notice Be Written

    Woohoo! My landlord didn't show up. Whew.

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