Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday signed a new law giving California tenants extra time to respond to eviction notices or move out.
Under the new law, tenants served on Friday gain at least two more days to respond or vacate the property.
Existing state law requires landlords to give tenants five calendar days to respond to an eviction lawsuit and three days to pay rent or move out.
The new law, AB 2343, stops the eviction clock on Saturday, Sunday and court holidays.
Supporters say the new law will be especially important for tenants evicted on the Friday before a long holiday weekend.
