CA SB436

Extends the notice period for tenants in default on rent from 3 days to 14 days (excluding weekends and judicial holidays) before a landlord can file an unlawful detainer action to obtain possession

Requires the 14-day notice to include the amount due, contact information for payment, and payment methods such as personal delivery, financial institution account, or electronic funds transfer

Maintains the existing 3-day notice period for non-payment lease violations, such as failure to perform other lease conditions or covenants

Prohibits landlords from demanding or collecting rent, issuing rent increase notices, or serving pay-or-quit notices if the dwelling has substandard conditions that have not been corrected within 35 days after official notice

Makes conforming changes to related Civil Code and Code of Civil Procedure sections to align with the extended notice period