Eviction Notice Template
An eviction notice is a formal legal document that starts the eviction process. It tells the tenant they must pay rent, fix a violation, or leave — or you'll take them to court.
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What Your Eviction Notice Must Include
Courts are strict about eviction notices. One missing element and your case gets dismissed. Then you start over — wasting weeks.
- Property address — Full address including unit number
- Tenant name(s) — All adults on the lease
- Reason for eviction — Non-payment, lease violation, etc.
- Required action — Pay rent, cure violation, or vacate
- Notice period — 3-day, 5-day, 30-day (depends on reason and state)
- Consequences — Legal proceedings if not complied with
Important: Different reasons require different notices. Non-payment typically uses a 3-day notice. Lease violations often use a cure-or-quit notice. Ending a tenancy uses 30 or 60 days.
5 Mistakes That Get Evictions Thrown Out
Wrong notice type
Using a 3-day notice for a lease violation that requires a cure-or-quit notice. Using a 30-day notice when you need a 60-day. Always match the notice to the situation.
Improper service
Text and email don't count in most states. Personal delivery, posting and mailing, or certified mail. Get proof of how and when you served it.
Filing too early
You must wait for the full notice period to expire. File your court case one day early and it gets dismissed. Count the days carefully.
Self-help eviction
Changing locks, removing belongings, shutting off utilities — all illegal. Only a court can remove a tenant. Do it yourself and you'll be sued.
Accepting partial payment
In many states, accepting any payment after serving the notice voids it. You'd have to start over with a new notice.
Types of Eviction Notices
3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
For non-payment of rent. Tenant has 3 days to pay the full rent owed or move out. Most common eviction notice.
Cure or Quit Notice
For lease violations (unauthorized pets, noise, etc.). Tenant has a set number of days to fix the problem or leave.
Unconditional Quit Notice
For serious violations (illegal activity, major damage). No option to fix — tenant must leave. Used in severe cases only.
30/60-Day Notice to Vacate
To end a month-to-month tenancy without cause. Not technically an "eviction" but terminates the tenancy.
Eviction laws vary significantly by state and city. Using the wrong notice period or form can void your case. Consider consulting an attorney for your specific situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the eviction process take?
Varies by state. After the notice period expires, you file in court. The court process typically takes 3-6 weeks, sometimes longer if the tenant contests it.
Can I evict without a notice?
Almost never. Nearly all states require written notice before filing an eviction. Skipping this step gets your case dismissed.
What if the tenant pays after I serve the notice?
For non-payment evictions, if they pay everything owed (rent only, not late fees) within the notice period, they have the right to stay. This is called "curing" the default.
Can I change the locks after the notice period?
No. Even after the notice expires, only a court order allows you to remove a tenant. Changing locks yourself is illegal self-help eviction.
Do I need a lawyer for eviction?
Not required in most places, but recommended if the tenant contests it or if you're unfamiliar with the process. Mistakes can be costly.
What about just cause eviction laws?
California (AB 1482), Oregon, and many cities require a valid reason to evict certain tenants. Check if your property is covered by these laws.
Every Day You Wait Costs You $50+
Your tenant isn't paying. They're not going to start. Every day they stay rent-free is money out of your pocket. Here's what happens when you try to DIY this:
The DIY Eviction Notice Nightmare:
- Google "eviction notice template" — dozens of results, all different (15 minutes)
- Download 3 different templates trying to figure out which is right (5 minutes)
- Read through legal jargon you don't understand (30 minutes)
- Google "3-day vs 5-day vs 30-day eviction notice" for your state (20 minutes)
- Try to figure out which notice type applies to your situation (15 minutes)
- Fill in the template, second-guessing every single field (20 minutes)
- Calculate the notice period deadline — is it 3 calendar days or 3 business days? (10 minutes of Googling)
- Get it wrong. Print it. Realize you used the wrong notice type. Start over. (1+ hour wasted)
- Serve it. Wait. Find out 3 days later your attorney says it's invalid. Now you restart the entire process.
Total: 2-4 hours of work for a notice that might be invalid
• Average rent: $1,500/month = $50/day you're not collecting
• Invalid notice = restart the process = 3-5 more days minimum
• That's $150-$250 lost on top of the rent you already lost
• Plus: More days until you can file in court = more days they stay rent-free
Why 95% of DIY eviction notices fail:
- →Wrong notice type. You used a 3-day Pay or Quit for a lease violation that needed a Cure or Quit. Court dismisses your case. Restart from day 1.
- →Wrong number of days. Your state requires 5 days, not 3. Invalid notice. Restart. That's $250+ lost.
- →Wrong calculation method. You counted 3 days including weekends, but your state excludes weekends. Invalid. Restart.
- →Improper service. You emailed it. State law requires hand delivery or certified mail. You have no proof of service. Court throws it out. Restart.
- →Accepting partial payment after serving notice. Voids the entire notice in most states. Have to start over with a new notice for new rent owed.
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- Select your eviction reason — we generate the correct notice type automatically
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