Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-1-1
Determination of estates at will
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Sec. 1. (a) A tenancy at will may be determined by a one (1) month notice in writing, delivered to the tenant. (b) A tenancy at will cannot arise or be created without an express contract.
Indiana Code § 32-31-1-1 establishes two foundational rules about tenancies at will. First, either party may end a tenancy at will by delivering a written notice of at least one month to the tenant. Second, a tenancy at will can only come into existence through an express contract — it cannot arise informally or by implication alone.
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Under Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1, operators who have established a tenancy at will through an express contract must provide the tenant with a written one-month notice before terminating that arrangement. Compliant property managers typically document the delivery of such notice carefully, keeping records of when and how it was served. Because the statute also requires an express contract for a tenancy at will to exist, operators generally ensure that any such tenancy is grounded in a clear written or oral agreement rather than an informal understanding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1 provides tenants with a meaningful procedural protection: a landlord must deliver written notice at least one month before terminating a tenancy at will. If a landlord attempts to end such a tenancy without proper written notice, a tenant may be able to raise that failure as a defense in any eviction or possession proceeding. Tenants who believe this provision has not been followed may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general information about their options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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