Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Regardless of the characterization of the nature of the tenancy, the notice is going to be a sixty day notice to terminate tenancy. After 8 years on the property, it would be difficult to claim that the person living there is not a tenant entitled to notice. No, you do not have to, nor should you give any reason whatsoever. Giving the tenant a reason just opens the door for them to re-characterize the eviction as being retaliatory or for some illegal reason. One final note - be prepared that the tenant might attempt to claim some interest in the property by virtue of a life estate or some other promise from the grandfather to the tenant that he or she could live there until he or she dies. You would be well advised to consult with an attorney before even giving the first notice, as there are a lot of facts that play into the nature of the tenancy and any other claims the tenant might have to remain in possession of the property.

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