Free Eviction Notice Template (2026)

This Eviction Notice template is a professional, US-standard form landlords can use to notify tenants of default and to demand cure, payment, or possession. It includes selectable notice types (Pay Rent or Quit, Cure or Quit, Unconditional Quit, or Termination for month-to-month tenancies), clear remedy language, and a formal termination date. Use this template when a tenant has violated a lease term, failed to pay rent, or when a landlord lawfully seeks to terminate a tenancy under state or local law. Key clauses include identification of parties and premises, description of the breach, required remedies and deadline, notice delivery and proof of service instructions, reservation of landlord remedies, attorney fees and costs (if applicable), governing law, and a signature/proof-of-service section. Always confirm timing and substance with [STATE] law before serving.

What is a Eviction Notice?

An eviction notice is a written document a landlord gives a tenant to formally demand rent, fix a lease violation, or vacate the rental unit. Its legal purpose is to start the formal eviction process by giving the tenant a specific reason and a deadline set by law; landlords or property managers prepare it and tenants receive it.

Key Components

A legally effective Eviction Notice must include the following elements:

Names and contact information of landlord (or property manager) and tenant(s)
Property address and specific unit identification
Clear statement of the reason for the notice (e.g., nonpayment of rent, lease violation, termination of tenancy)
Specific action required (pay rent, cure violation, or vacate) and the exact deadline or number of days for compliance
Amount owed (if applicable) with dates and calculation method for unpaid rent or fees
Date of issuance, landlord’s signature, and method of service (how the notice was delivered)

When to Use This Template

Tenant has not paid rent by the due date and the landlord wants to demand payment or begin eviction for nonpayment.
Tenant repeatedly violates lease terms (unauthorized occupants, pets, nuisance behavior) and landlord demands correction or termination.
Fixed-term lease has ended and landlord chooses not to renew the tenancy for a month-to-month holdover tenant.
Tenant causes serious property damage or engages in criminal activity on the premises and landlord needs immediate removal.
Tenant refuses to comply after multiple warnings and the landlord needs to document formal notice before filing in court.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an eviction notice?

An eviction notice is a formal written demand from a landlord that tells a tenant why they must pay, fix a lease breach, or leave the rental unit. It starts the legal eviction timeline and must follow state and local notice-period rules.

How long after an eviction notice can a landlord evict a tenant?

The time depends on the type of notice and state law — common examples are a 3–5 day 'pay or quit' for unpaid rent and 30 days for month-to-month termination. Even after the notice period expires, the landlord generally must file in court and obtain a judicial eviction order; a tenant is not lawfully removed without that order.

Can I be evicted without a notice?

In most situations no — landlords are required to give a proper written notice before filing for eviction, except in limited emergency cases defined by law or where immediate safety concerns exist. Even when a notice isn’t required, landlords normally must use the court process to remove a tenant.

How do I write an eviction notice?

Include the landlord and tenant names, property address, clear reason for the notice, the exact deadline or cure period, any amounts owed, the date, and a signature, and follow state-specific wording and delivery rules. Use a template tailored to your state or consult an attorney to ensure the notice is legally enforceable.

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