California Tenant Question Library
I Received a Notice. What Information Should I Gather First?
Short answer
Gather your records — the notice itself, your lease, proof of any rent payments, and any written communication with your landlord — so everything is in one place.
A useful starting point after a notice arrives is to gather the notice, your lease, payment records, and written communications in one place.
Collect the notice itself, your lease or rental agreement, receipts or proof of any rent payments, and any written communication with your landlord — texts, emails, and letters. Having these in one place, with dates, gives you a clear picture of your situation, which is the foundation for understanding your options.
A Few Things Worth Knowing
- Collect the notice itself, your lease, and proof of any rent payments.
- Save written communication with your landlord — texts, emails, and letters.
- Keeping everything in one place, with dates, gives you a clear picture.
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