Giving Notice to Terminate Your Rental Agreement
If you are a month-to-month tenant, you must give written notice to your landlord at least 20 days (not including the day you serve the notice) before the last day of the month that you want to move out. For example, if you wanted to move out by July 31, the landlord must have written notice no later than July 11. E-mail is not considered proper notice.
If you have a lease, Landlords are required to offer a reasonable renewal offer 60-90 days before the current lease expires. You then have 30 days to respond.
Remember the landlord must receive the notice by the minimum deadline, so allow additional time for mailing if necessary. Hand your notice to your landlord if possible and keep a copy for your records.