Eviction Notice Template

NOTICE TO QUIT / EVICTION NOTICE SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED [AND/OR POSTED ON PREMISES] [Landlord/Property Owner Name] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Phone Number] [Email] [Date] TO: [Tenant Name(s)] [All Other Occupants] [Property Address] [Unit Number] [City, State, ZIP Code] PROPERTY ADDRESS: [FULL ADDRESS OF RENTAL PROPERTY] NOTICE TYPE (Select One): ☐ [NUMBER]-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT ☐ [NUMBER]-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT (Lease Violation) ☐ [NUMBER]-DAY UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE TO QUIT ☐ [NUMBER]-DAY NOTICE TO QUIT (Month-to-Month Termination) --- NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT You are hereby notified that the rent for the above premises is past due in the amount of: Past Due Rent: [Month/Year]: $[AMOUNT] [Month/Year]: $[AMOUNT] Late Fees (if applicable): $[AMOUNT] Other Charges: $[AMOUNT] TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $[TOTAL] DEMAND: Within [NUMBER - typically 3, 5, or 14 depending on state] days after service of this notice, you must either: 1. PAY the total amount due of $[TOTAL] in full, OR 2. VACATE and surrender the premises Payment must be made by: [Accepted payment methods] Payment location: [Address/method for payment] If you fail to pay the full amount or vacate within [NUMBER] days, legal proceedings will be initiated to recover possession of the premises, past due rent, damages, and attorney's fees. --- NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT (Lease Violation) You are hereby notified that you are in violation of your lease agreement dated [DATE] as follows: VIOLATION(S): ☐ Unauthorized pet(s) on premises ☐ Unauthorized occupant(s) ☐ Excessive noise/disturbance ☐ Damage to property ☐ Illegal activity on premises ☐ Failure to maintain premises ☐ Violation of [specific lease clause] ☐ Other: [Describe violation] SPECIFIC DETAILS: [Describe the violation in detail, including dates, incidents, and any prior warnings given] DEMAND: Within [NUMBER] days after service of this notice, you must: 1. CURE the violation by [specific action required], OR 2. VACATE and surrender the premises If you fail to cure the violation or vacate within [NUMBER] days, legal proceedings will be initiated. --- UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE TO QUIT You are hereby notified that your tenancy is terminated and you must vacate the premises within [NUMBER] days due to: ☐ Repeated lease violations (previously noticed on [DATES]) ☐ Serious lease violation that cannot be cured ☐ Illegal activity on premises ☐ Substantial damage to property ☐ Other: [Specify] DETAILS: [Describe the reason for unconditional termination] There is no opportunity to cure this violation. You must vacate the premises within [NUMBER] days or legal proceedings will be initiated. --- NOTICE TO TERMINATE MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY This serves as [NUMBER]-day notice that your month-to-month tenancy is hereby terminated. You must vacate the premises on or before [DATE]. This termination is: ☐ Without cause (permitted under state law) ☐ For the following reason: [Specify] --- GENERAL PROVISIONS: SERVICE OF NOTICE: This notice is served on [DATE] by: ☐ Personal delivery to tenant ☐ Delivery to person of suitable age at premises ☐ Posting on premises and mailing a copy ☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested ☐ [Other method permitted by state law] LEGAL CONSEQUENCES: If you fail to comply with this notice: • An unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuit may be filed • You may be liable for all past due rent and future rent until possession is returned • You may be liable for court costs and attorney's fees • An eviction judgment may affect your credit and rental history • Law enforcement may be used to remove you from the premises YOUR RIGHTS: • You have the right to contest this notice in court • You may wish to seek legal advice • [State-specific tenant rights information] • Contact information for local tenant rights organizations: [Info if required by state] PROOF OF SERVICE: I, [NAME], declare that on [DATE], I served this notice on the above-named tenant(s) by: ☐ Personally delivering a copy to the tenant ☐ Leaving a copy with [NAME], a person of suitable age, at the premises ☐ Posting a copy on the premises and mailing a copy via first-class mail ☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested Signature: ________________________ Date: ________________________ --- LANDLORD/OWNER/AGENT: [Signature] [Printed Name] [Title] [Date] --- LANDLORD'S RECORD: Date Notice Served: ________________ Method of Service: ________________ Certified Mail Number: ________________ Compliance Deadline: ________________ Court Filing Date (if needed): ________________ --- STATE-SPECIFIC NOTES: • Notice periods vary significantly by state (3 to 30+ days) • Some states require specific language or formats • Some jurisdictions require just cause for eviction • COVID/emergency tenant protections may apply • Consult local laws before serving this notice