Eviction Notice

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Landlord Tenant - Evictions

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Overview of this form

An eviction notice is a formal written statement by a landlord indicating the desire to terminate a tenant's lease. This document outlines the reasons for eviction and provides a deadline for the tenant to vacate the premises. It differs from other notices, such as a notice to cure, as it directly leads to eviction proceedings if not addressed. The eviction notice serves to inform tenants of their rights and the steps they must take moving forward.

What’s included in this form

Name and address of the tenant
Address of the rental property
Specific reasons for eviction
Deadline for moving out or remedying the issue
Landlord's signature and printed name

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Notice to Quit for Breach of Covenant or Condition of Unauthorized Subletting

Notice to Pay Rent

Basic 30 Day Notice to Vacate

Eviction Questionnaire for Tenants

Eviction Notice Requirements by State

Notice periods vary by state and by the reason for the eviction. Use this table to confirm the minimum notice required in your jurisdiction before serving a notice — each citation links to the official statute text.

State Non-Payment Lease Violation Month-to-Month Key Statutes State Form

Alabama 7 days 14 days 30 days Ala. Code § 35-9A-421 Get Form

Alaska 7 days 10 days 30 days Alaska Stat. § 34.03.220 Get Form

Arizona 5 days 10 days 30 days Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1368 Get Form

Arkansas 3 days (rent 5+ days late) 14 days 30 days Ark. Code § 18-17-701 Get Form

California 3 days 3 days 30/60 days Cal. Civ. Proc. § 1161(2) Get Form

Colorado 10 days 10 days 21 days C.R.S. § 13-40-104 Get Form

Connecticut 3 days 15 days 3 days Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23 Get Form

Delaware 5 days 7 days 60 days Del. Code tit. 25 § 5502 Get Form

Florida 3 days 7 days 15 days Fla. Stat. § 83.56 Get Form

Georgia 3 business days Immediate 60 days O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50 Get Form

Hawaii 10 days 10 days 45 days Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-68 Get Form

Idaho 3 days 3 days 30 days Idaho Code § 6-303 Get Form

Illinois 5 days 10 days 30 days 735 ILCS 5/9-207 Get Form

Indiana 10 days 10 days 30 days Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6 Get Form

Iowa 3 days 7 days 30 days Iowa Code § 562A.27 Get Form

Kansas 10 days 14 days 30 days Kan. Stat. § 58-2564 Get Form

Kentucky 7 days 14 days 30 days Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.660 Get Form

Louisiana 5 days 5 days 10 days La. C.C.P. art. 4701 Get Form

Maine 7 days 7 days 30 days Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14 § 6002 Get Form

Maryland 10 days 30 days 60 days Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-401 Get Form

Massachusetts 14 days 30 days 30 days Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186 § 12 Get Form

Michigan 7 days 30 days 30 days Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134 Get Form

Minnesota 14 days 14 days 3 months Minn. Stat. § 504B.135 Get Form

Mississippi 3 days 14 days 30 days Miss. Code § 89-7-27 Get Form

Missouri None required 10 days 30 days Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.030 Get Form

Montana 3 days 14 days 30 days Mont. Code § 70-24-422 Get Form

Nebraska 7 days 14 days 30 days Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431 Get Form

Nevada 7 days 5 days 30 days Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.251 Get Form

New Hampshire 7 days 30 days 30 days N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:3 Get Form

New Jersey None required 30 days 30 days N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.1 Get Form

New Mexico 3 days 7 days 30 days N.M. Stat. § 47-8-33 Get Form

New York 14 days 10 days 30 days NY RPAPL § 711(2) Get Form

North Carolina 10 days 10 days 7 days N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-3 Get Form

North Dakota 3 days 3 days 30 days N.D. Cent. Code § 47-32-01 Get Form

Ohio 3 days 3 days 30 days Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04 Get Form

Oklahoma 5 days 15 days 30 days Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 132 Get Form

Oregon 10-13 days 14 days 30 days Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.394 Get Form

Pennsylvania 10 days 15 days 30 days 68 P.S. § 250.501 Get Form

Rhode Island 5 days 20 days 30 days R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35 Get Form

South Carolina 5 days 14 days 30 days S.C. Code § 27-40-710 Get Form

South Dakota None required 3 days 30 days S.D. Codified Laws § 21-16-1 Get Form

Tennessee 14 days 14 days 30 days Tenn. Code § 66-28-505 Get Form

Texas 3 days 3 days 30 days Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005 Get Form

Utah 3 days 3 days 15 days Utah Code § 78B-6-802 Get Form

Vermont 14 days 30 days 60/90 days Vt. Stat. tit. 9 § 4467 Get Form

Virginia 14 days 21 days 30 days Va. Code § 55.1-1245 Get Form

Washington 14 days 10 days 20 days RCW 59.12.030 Get Form

West Virginia None required 30 days 30 days W. Va. Code § 37-6-5 Get Form

Wisconsin 5 days 5 days 28 days Wis. Stat. § 704.17 Get Form

Wyoming 3 days 3 days 30 days Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1002 Get Form

How to Serve an Eviction Notice

These are the delivery methods states generally recognize. Which of them counts as valid service — and in what order you must attempt them — is decided by your state's statute, so confirm the rule that applies to your notice type before delivering.

Personal Delivery

Handing the notice to the tenant is the method least likely to be challenged, and it is recognized everywhere. Where the tenant is absent, many states allow delivery to another adult at the property instead.
Certified MailAvailable in US Legal Forms

Certified or registered mail with return receipt gives you a dated record of delivery. States differ on when mailing alone is enough, and several add days to the notice period to allow for transit.
Posting and Mailing

Affixing the notice to the door and mailing a copy is usually a fallback, permitted only after a documented attempt at personal delivery — and not permitted at all in some states.

Some states require a combination of methods, restrict who may serve the notice, or require a signed proof of service to be filed with the court. Email and text count as service only where the tenant has agreed to it in writing and the state allows it. Verify your state's service rules before delivering.

How to Write an Eviction Notice

The sequence below applies in most states. The details behind each step — required wording, how days are counted, who may sign, what must be attached — are set by state law and sometimes by city ordinance, so treat this as the general shape of a valid notice and confirm the specifics for your jurisdiction.

1

Identify every party

Name the landlord or managing agent serving the notice, and every adult tenant named on the lease — full legal names, as written in the lease. Some states also require the notice to be addressed to other adult occupants.
2

Identify the property

Give the complete address of the rental unit, including unit or apartment number. Where the lease describes the premises in a particular way, match that description.
3

State the ground for termination

Say plainly why the tenancy is ending and cite the lease clause or statute involved. Many states expect the underlying facts — dates, amounts, specific incidents — rather than a general statement, and a vague ground is one of the most common reasons a notice is thrown out.
4

Set the deadline using your state's notice period

Count the period from the date the notice is served, not the date it is written. Check whether your state counts calendar, business, court, or judicial days, and whether extra days are added when the notice is mailed.
5

Say what the tenant can do, if anything

For a curable ground, state exactly what would stop the eviction — the amount owed and how to pay it, or the violation to be fixed — and by when. For an uncurable ground, state that the tenancy ends with no opportunity to cure. Some states require an itemized amount or a specific payment address.
6

Sign, date, and document service

Sign as landlord or authorized agent, date the notice, and record how, when, and by whom it was delivered. Keep that proof of service: courts routinely ask for it, and some states limit who is allowed to serve the notice.

Requirements differ by state, and a notice that is short by a day or missing a required statement is usually invalid — the landlord has to start over. Some states also mandate specific language, a state-approved form, or a defined ground for termination. Check the state table above, and your local rules, before serving.

Situations where this form applies

This eviction notice should be used when a landlord needs to formally notify a tenant of the termination of their tenancy due to specific reasons, such as non-payment of rent, lease violations, or illegal activities. It is essential in situations where the landlord wants to start the eviction process while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Who needs this form

This form is intended for:

Landlords seeking to evict a tenant
Property managers handling tenant issues
Residential property owners

Steps to complete this form

Identify and enter the tenant's name and address.
Specify the address of the property requiring eviction.
Clearly describe the reasons for eviction.
Set the date by which the tenant must move or remedy the issue.
Sign the notice and print your name as the landlord.

Does this document require notarization?

This form does not typically require notarization unless specified by local law. Ensure that you review your state's requirements for added compliance.

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Avoid these common issues

Failing to provide a valid reason for eviction.
Not including the complete and accurate tenant details.
Setting an unrealistic deadline for the tenant to comply.
Not signing the notice or including the landlord's printed name.

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Legal use & context

Eviction notices serve as a formal legal basis for proceeding with eviction actions. Properly drafted notices can protect landlords against legal challenges should tenants dispute the eviction.

Summary of main points

An eviction notice is essential for initiating the eviction process.
Clear reasons and deadlines in the notice are crucial.
Compliance with state-specific laws is necessary to avoid legal issues.

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FAQ

Addresses. Date. Tenant names. Status and date of the lease. Why the eviction notice is served (clear and concise explanation) Date tenant must vacate the property. Proof of service or delivery of notice.

A landlord cannot legally evict you without a court order, whether or not you have a lease.) How long does it take for a landlord to evict a tenant? A landlord can evict a tenant only by going through a formal eviction proceeding, which can take a few weeks from start to finish.

Addresses. Date. Tenant names. Status and date of the lease. Why the eviction notice is served (clear and concise explanation) Date tenant must vacate the property. Proof of service or delivery of notice.

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