§ 1266 Notice Proof Requirements

Probate Code·California

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This law says that any way of proving someone received notice can be used, as long as you show evidence at the hearing.

Key Takeaways

•Notice can be proved with any method, not just official letters.
•Evidence presented at the hearing can include texts, emails, or copies of documents.
•The court can rely on that evidence to decide if proper notice was given.

Example

A tenant says they never got a notice to fix a leak, but the landlord shows a text message and a copy of the mailed notice as proof.

Because of this law, the judge can accept that text and copy as proof that the tenant was notified, even if it wasn't a formal letter.

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§ 1266 Notice Proof Requirements

Proof of notice, however given, may be made by evidence presented at the hearing. (Added by renumbering Section 1265 by Stats. 2017, Ch. 319, Sec. 24. (AB 976) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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Proof of notice evidence presented at the hearing

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Probate Code. Section 1266.

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