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Popular - When a Tenant has failed to act in accordance with a responsibility under the lease or a term of the lease (e.g. rent payment not made, failed to obtain permission prior to making alterations, etc.), the Landlord can use this legal form sometimes referred to a "Notice to Quit" or "Eviction Notice" to provide written notice.

It is important to note that normally the Landlord will provide written notice to the Tenant that rent is past due (or that another duty under the lease has not been met) prior to sending the Notice to Quit. In the event that the Tenant does not respond to the notice that rent is overdue, the Landlord will then provide a Notice To Quit.

Notice to Quit Features:
  • Commercial or Residential Tenants.
    A landlord can provide this particular notice to either a commercial or residential tenant.
  • Notice of Default.
    Provides notice of the reason the Tenant is in default of the lease.
  • Time Frame.
    Provides the time frame for the Tenant to vacate the leased premises or cure the default.

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Notice to Quit FAQ

What is a Notice to Quit?

Perhaps more popularly known as the “eviction notice,” the Notice to Quit is a written notice provided by a landlord to a tenant informing them that they have to vacate the premises based on a breach (such as failure to make rent payment) of the lease agreement. Typically any action that might call for a Notice to Quit can be found in the original lease agreement; however, it’s also important to note that other notices (such as a Notice of Default) might be required before a Notice to Quit can be issued as per the original lease agreement.

Usually, a Notice to Quit is the landlord’s way of living up to their end of the lease agreement even after the agreement has been breached – typically, lease agreements will include provisions regarding the written notice of eviction and explain how long a tenant has until they will be required to leave.

What are the contents of a Notice to Quit?

The contents of a Notice to Quit are typically straightforward. They include the name, location, and date – this refers to the name of the tenant, the location of the property that needs to be vacated, and the date of the notice. The “meat” of the Notice to Quit is found in the next section in which the reasons for the eviction are laid out and the official written notice is given. This might include the effective date, which outlines the time frame under which the tenant will be expected to leave. The landlord will typically then include a printed name and then a signature in order to assure the validity of the Notice to Quit.

When can a landlord provide a Notice to Quit?

The procedure for eviction is usually provided for in the lease agreement, so individual tenants with concerns should be sure to consult their copy of said agreement if they have any confusion about their individual case. In most cases, evictions occur because the tenant has not been paying rent, though this is certainly not the only valid reason. What’s important for the validity of a Notice to Quit is that it is explicitly clear that the lease agreement has been breached in some way; without a breach present, it may be possible to successfully challenge the eviction.

What notices might come before a Notice to Quit?

From the tenant’s perspective, it’s important to keep track of any written communication between yourself and the landlord. Typically a Notice to Quit will not come out of the blue; they usually come as a last resort for the landlord, who would prefer for most tenants to simply keep paying their rent whenever possible. It’s important to watch out for notices such as a Notice of Default – which might not necessarily only apply to rental payment but may refer to the default on some other aspect of a lease agreement.

As a tenant, do I have to follow the timeline laid out in the Notice to Quit?

Typically, yes. If your Notice to Quit provides reasoning for your eviction as per the terms of your lease agreement (and the timeline laid out in the Notice to Quit also follows through with the terms of the lease agreement) then you will have little recourse except to take it up with the landlord personally. By this time, however, many landlords have already made their decision which is why they took the time to put it in writing and provide their signature as well.

Preventing any problems that might lead to an eviction is more important than solving a situation that has already come to the point of a Notice to Quit.

I received what appears to be an eviction notice, but it doesn’t say Notice to Quit. What is this?

Not all Notices to Quit (or Notices to Vacate) will identify themselves so readily; regardless, they still might fit the bill based on what the written notice contains. Your individual written notice may read as “Eviction Notice” or even simply “Notice.” Generally, all of these terms fall under the umbrella of the Notice to Quit, so it’s important that you base your actions on that assumption rather than assume that the notice is not valid.

How do I challenge a Notice to Quit?

Any successful challenge of a Notice to Quit must be based on the lease agreement you signed; if the landlord is living up to those terms and state law requirements, there may be little you can do. If, however, the landlord is not, you may have some legal recourse. Additionally, you’ll want to ensure that the Notice to Quit is valid and enforceable.

When is an eviction notice or Notice to Quit valid?

There are a few critical points that a Notice to Quit must fulfill in order to be considered valid. Perhaps the most important is that the Notice to Quit fall under the terms of the lease agreement – if you have been paying rent and have had no other problems with your landlord, they may not be able to evict you because of the lease agreement you have in place. However, if you have breached some terms of the lease agreement, then the Notice to Quit is more likely valid.

Additionally, the Notice to Quit should be properly identified (identifying both you and the property in question) with a signature from the landlord. Because your lease terms will typically require express written notice for the purpose of eviction, an unsigned eviction notice may be challengeable in certain cases.

State law governs the validity and enforcement of Notices to Quit. Check your state's laws to ensure that your Notice to Quit is valid.

When is a Notice to Quit enforceable?

When a Notice to Quit is valid (see above), the terms of your lease agreement will be enforceable and, therefore, the Notice to Quit will be also (provided that it fulfills state law requirements). Because you technically do not own the property you’re leasing, local government or law enforcement authorities may work with your landlord in getting you out of the property. As long as the landlord is living up to the terms of the lease, there is little you can do about the matter.

All About Eviction Notices

It’s not the most pleasant sight in the world - heck, that’s an understatement. Seeing an eviction notice on your apartment or home door can feel like just one problem on top of another, or even a sudden surprise that catches you out of nowhere. Whatever the case, what’s certain about eviction notices is that they’re not pleasant documents to read, and they certainly aren’t a sign that good times and prosperity are in your immediate future. But handling an eviction notice and understanding what it says are important to making sure that you get the most out of your situation and tackle your problems head-on. Here’s a guide to doing just that. First, understand that eviction notices are usually given out as a last-ditch effort to get rent money out of you. Most apartment owners will give you some leeway: they’d rather have a tenant in their apartments because they want to see that income coming in every month. But when you don’t pay and that lack of payment becomes a pattern, it eventually becomes more profitable for them not to give you leeway, but instead to take action to see that they get the money they’re owed. A good apartment manager keeps the apartments full of happy tenants who pay every month - that way, they maximize profits and keep the property moving forward. That’s why eviction notices come as a last-ditch effort to get money from you. Typically, an eviction notice might even give you a brief period to make up on lost rent and keep the apartment - this isn’t always a pleasant way of doing things, but from the apartment manager’s viewpoint, it’s a necessity because they haven’t been paid in some time. Of course, not all evictions happen because the renter isn’t making good on payments. In some cases, an eviction happens because some part of the lease agreement is broken, or because they’re such a disturbance to neighbors that it’s harming the overall welfare of the apartment complex. If this is the case, you will typically receive warnings about your behavior from a manager or landlord before you are evicted - but not all apartment managers are so great at doing this and might drop the bombshell on you anyway. What do you do if you see an eviction notice? Well, you’ll have to read it - as well as go back to your lease and read that, as well. You want to know why you’re being evicted, first of all, and then refer to the lease to see if this is a valid reason for evicting you. Many apartments will often retain the power to evict whomever they please, so this effort might not be fruitful. But it’s still worth a shot, and you’ll end up knowing more about the apartment and your situation than you knew before. Then, with that knowledge, see if you can go to your landlord and make the situation good again - whether it’s by paying back rent or simply by agreeing to change a behavior or habit. Remember that evictions can sometimes be negotiable and even if they’re not, it’s often worth a try.

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