A notice to vacate is used to notify tenants that they are being evicted or might be evicted if immediate action is not taken.
Most states require you to provide reasons for evicting your tenant, such as nonpayment of rent or violation of the terms of the lease.
Provide detailed information about the rental property, including the full address, the name of the tenant, and the date that the lease was signed.
The service of a notice to vacate officially commences the legal eviction process. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be able to send the notice to vacate by delivering it personally to the tenant, posting it to the tenant’s door, or delivering it by certified mail.
There are three main types of notices to vacate. Note that while these notice periods differ slightly from state to state, they generally follow these three examples:
Additionally, certain circumstances require specialized notices to vacate. For example, if a tenant's rent is subsidized, then a longer notice to vacate must be given. As state and city laws vary, it is important to understand the laws in your area.
Reason for eviction: LegalNature’s notice to vacate form builder will guide you through selecting the appropriate reason for eviction and include the appropriate notice period options.
Notice period: Landlords must adhere to state-mandated minimum notice periods.
Tenant response timeline: Clearly state the time allowed for tenants to: a) remedy any violation (if applicable), or b) vacate the property.
Serving the notice: Each state has different rules that landlords are required to know and follow. LegalNature’s form includes a Proof of Service page that helps landlords prove that their notice was properly served. While optional in many states, we recommend that landlords always use it.
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