Eviction Notice Template
An official notice (Notice to Quit) sent by a landlord to a tenant regarding lease violations, granting a specific period to cure or vacate. Includes state-specific notice periods, automated rent ledgers, and court filing guidance.
What This Notice Includes
- Reason for eviction (legal basis)
- State-specific notice period
- Cure or vacate deadline
- Rent amount due & late fees
- Landlord & property identification
- Proof of service documentation
What is the reason for this eviction notice?
Select the primary reason — this determines the notice period and required legal language.
Next50-State Notice Period & Law Engine
Every state sets its own eviction notice periods. Search your state or select from the table.
| State | Non-Payment |
|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | 7 daysAla. Code § 35-9A-421 |
| Alaska(AK) | 7 daysAlaska Stat. § 34.03.220(b) |
| Arizona(AZ) | 5 daysA.R.S. § 33-1368(B) |
| Arkansas(AR) | 3 daysArk. Code § 18-17-901 |
| California(CA) | 3 daysCCP § 1161(2) |
| Colorado(CO) | 10 daysColo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-104(1)(d) |
| Connecticut(CT) | 3 daysConn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23 |
| Delaware(DE) | 5 days25 Del. C. § 5502 |
| Florida(FL) | 3 daysFla. Stat. § 83.56(3) |
| Georgia(GA) | 3 daysO.C.G.A. § 44-7-50 |
| Hawaii(HI) | 5 daysHRS § 521-68 |
| Idaho(ID) | 3 daysIdaho Code § 6-303(2) |
| Illinois(IL) | 5 days735 ILCS 5/9-209 |
| Indiana(IN) | 10 daysInd. Code § 32-31-1-6 |
| Iowa(IA) | 3 daysIowa Code § 562A.27(2) |
| Kansas(KS) | 3 daysKan. Stat. § 58-2564(b) |
| Kentucky(KY) | 7 daysKRS § 383.660(2) |
| Louisiana(LA) | 5 daysLa. CCP Art. 4701 |
| Maine(ME) | 7 days14 M.R.S.A. § 6002 |
| Maryland(MD) | Immediate Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-401 |
| Massachusetts(MA) | 14 daysM.G.L. ch. 186, § 11 |
| Michigan(MI) | 7 daysMCL § 554.134(2) |
| Minnesota(MN) | 14 daysMinn. Stat. § 504B.135 |
| Mississippi(MS) | 3 daysMiss. Code § 89-7-27 |
| Missouri(MO) | Immediate Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.010 |
| Montana(MT) | 3 daysMont. Code § 70-24-422(2) |
| Nebraska(NE) | 3 daysNeb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431(2) |
| Nevada(NV) | 7 daysNRS § 40.2512 |
| New Hampshire(NH) | 7 daysRSA § 540:3 |
| New Jersey(NJ) | 30 daysN.J.S.A. § 2A:18-61.2 |
| New Mexico(NM) | 3 daysN.M. Stat. § 47-8-33(D) |
| New York(NY) | 14 daysRPAPL § 711(2) |
| North Carolina(NC) | 10 daysN.C.G.S. § 42-3 |
| North Dakota(ND) | 3 daysN.D.C.C. § 47-32-01 |
| Ohio(OH) | 3 daysORC § 1923.04 |
| Oklahoma(OK) | 5 days41 Okla. Stat. § 131 |
| Oregon(OR) | 13 daysORS § 90.394 |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | 10 days68 Pa. C.S. § 250.501 |
| Rhode Island(RI) | 5 daysR.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35 |
| South Carolina(SC) | 5 daysS.C. Code § 27-40-710(B) |
| South Dakota(SD) | 3 daysSDCL § 21-16-2 |
| Tennessee(TN) | 14 daysTenn. Code § 66-28-505 |
| Texas(TX) | 3 daysTex. Prop. Code § 24.005 |
| Utah(UT) | 3 daysUtah Code § 78B-6-802(1) |
| Vermont(VT) | 14 days9 V.S.A. § 4467(a) |
| Virginia(VA) | 5 daysVa. Code § 55.1-1245(F) |
| Washington(WA) | 14 daysRCW § 59.12.030(3) |
| West Virginia(WV) | Immediate W. Va. Code § 55-3A-1 |
| Wisconsin(WI) | 5 daysWis. Stat. § 704.17(2) |
| Wyoming(WY) | 3 daysWyo. Stat. § 1-21-1002 |
| District of Columbia(DC) | 30 daysD.C. Code § 42-3505.01 |
Click any state row to see the specific notice requirement. Always verify with local counsel.
By Type
Four categories of eviction notices, each with different legal requirements.
Notice to Pay or Vacate
Demands the tenant pay all past-due rent within a specified period or face eviction proceedings. The most common type of eviction notice.
3–14 days depending on stateNotice to Comply or Vacate
Requires the tenant to correct a lease violation (e.g., unauthorized pet, noise) within a cure period or vacate the premises.
10–30 days depending on stateIllegal Activity Notice
Provides immediate or very short-term notice due to illegal activity on the property. Often no cure period is allowed.
0–5 days (often immediate)Month-to-Month Termination
Terminates a periodic tenancy with proper advance notice. No cause or violation is required — simply ending the tenancy.
15–90 days depending on state & tenureThe Landlord's Journey
A 6-step interactive guide from first conversation to final collection.
Automated Pre-Notice Reminder
Send a friendly, professional reminder before formal legal action.
A pre-notice reminder can resolve issues without costly legal proceedings. Send a professionally worded SMS or email to the tenant to give them a final opportunity to cure the issue.
Rent Ledger & Late Fee Calculator
Track past-due rent and automatically calculate late fees for your notice.
| Month Due | Rent Amount | Date Paid | Late Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.00 |
Ledger Summary
Total Rent Due
$0.00
Total Late Fees
$0.00
Grand Total
$0.00
This total can be injected directly into your eviction notice as the "Total Amount Due."
Eviction Summons & Complaint Auto-Filler
If the tenant hasn't vacated after the notice period, proceed to court filing.
LISA automatically maps the data from your eviction notice (tenant name, property address, amount due, reason, and notice dates) onto state-specific court forms — the Summons and Complaint for Unlawful Detainer.
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Auto-Mapped Fields
Party names, dates, amounts
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State Forms
Jurisdiction-specific templates
Download Format
Court-ready filing document
Interactive Notice Preview
Preview how your completed eviction notice will look.
NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT
TO: [TENANT NAME]
PROPERTY: [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are hereby required, within [NOTICE PERIOD DAYS] days after service of this notice, to pay the total amount of [TOTAL AMOUNT DUE] which is now due and owing for rent of the above-described premises, or to vacate and surrender the premises.
This notice is given pursuant to applicable state law for the following reason: [VIOLATION DESCRIPTION]
If you fail to comply within the specified time period, legal proceedings will be instituted against you to recover possession of the premises, rent, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees as allowed by law.
Date: _______________
Landlord Signature: _______________
Printed Name: _______________
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