Can I be evicted from my landlord for being late on rent by 2 days?

Under California law, your landlord must allow your tenancy to continue as long as you paid the full amount of past due rent before the expiration of the 3-day notice.  If you still owe past due rent after the 3-day period expired, your landlord can either file a lawsuit to evict you or accept the rent payment. If the landlord accepts the rent, s/he waives the right to evict you based on late payment of rent.  You must either pay the full amount of rent that is due or vacate the rental unit by the end of the third day, unless you have a legal basis for withholding your rent (e.g., deducting for repairs, or withholding based upon the landlord’s breach of the lease).  Note that in California the 3-day notice is not legally effective if it demands more rent than is actually due, or if it includes any charges other than for past-due rent (e.g., late charges, unpaid utility charges, dishonored check fees, or interest).  A qualified California landlord-tenant attorney can help you negotiate with your landlord, document your payment of the past due rent, and represent you if legal proceedings become necessary.