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Important information about Notices.

Types of Notices

Three-Day Notice

Used by landlords to demand that tenants either pay overdue rent or vacate the property within three days. This notice is typically used when a tenant has failed to pay rent as agreed.
1

Notice to Cure

A formal request from the landlord to the tenant to correct a lease violation, such as damaging property or breaching lease terms, within a specified period. If the tenant fails to remedy the violation, further legal action may be taken.
2

Notice of Termination

Used by landlords to end a tenancy. It informs the tenant that the lease or rental agreement will be terminated after a set period.
3

Notice of Non-Renewal

Informs the tenant that the landlord will not renew the lease when it expires. This notice provides advance warning to the tenant that they must vacate the property by the end of the lease term.
4

Legal Requirements for Notices

  1. Addressing the Notice:
    • Address the notice to all adult occupants by their full names (first and last), including those who have moved out or established tenancy during the lease term.
    • Ensure the address is complete, including details such as unit number, side of the building, or floor. DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE COUNTY IN THE ADDRESS.
  2. Dating the Notice:
    • Date the notice on the day it is being served.
  3. Filling in Rent Amount:
    • Include the exact, undisputed amount of rent owed. Consult us before adding late charges or other fees.
  4. Expiration Date:
    • Fill in the expiration date as “on or before [date].”
  5. Your Information:
    • Include your full name and address. If you are an agent, sign as an agent and include your company’s name.

Timelines for Three-Day Notices

  1. In-Person or Posted Notice:
    • Do not count the day of delivery. The notice expires on the third business day, excluding weekends and legal holidays.
    • Example: If delivered on Monday, the expiration date is Thursday (excluding holidays). If delivered on Thursday, the expiration date is Tuesday (excluding holidays).
  2. Out-of-County or Mailed Notice:
    • If demanding payment in a different county or mailing the notice, the period extends to eight days (excluding weekends and holidays).
    • For both mailing and demanding payment outside the county, the period extends to 13 days.
    • Example: If mailed on Friday, May 11, 2020, the expiration date would be May 31, 2020 (three days + five days for mailing + five days for out-of-county demand + excluded weekends and Memorial Day).

Use this Date Calculator to accurately keep track of notices.

Delivery Methods

  1. In-Person Service:
    • Post a copy of the notice on the door after loudly knocking (if no one is home) or hand-deliver it in person.
    • Serve only to an adult resident (over 15 years old). Do not serve to guests, children, or babysitters.
  1. Certificate of Service:
    • Complete the “Certificate of Service” on the original notice, describing the method of service, the recipient, and the date and time of service.
    • If applicable, also serve the appropriate housing authority.
  2. Process Server:
    • If you are unable to serve the notice yourself or live out of the area, contact us to arrange for a process server.
  3. Mailing the Notice: Mailing is an option but note that it increases the timeline.