Notice to Quit

for Nonpayment of Rent or Other Breach

Instructions & Checklist

Notice to Quit for Nonpayment of Rent or Other Breach

[_] This package includes (1) Instructions and Checklist (2) Information about Notice To Quit For Nonpayment of Rent or Other Breach (3) Notice To Quit For Nonpayment of Rent or Other Breach form.

[_] Before sending out this type of notice, make sure that all other necessary notices have been given as required by state or local law or by the lease.

[_] The notice should be sent out, hand delivered and/or posted, as required by local law and/or the lease. Proper time limits for such a notification need to be followed as well.

[_] Information about local rules, requirement and customs can be easily obtained through any local landlord or tenant association or a local attorney.

[_] The Landlord should keep as a copy of the notice in their files.

[_] These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal advice. Laws are different from state to state and may change from time to time. These forms should only be a starting point for you and should not be used without consulting with an attorney first.

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Information

Notice to Quit for Nonpayment of Rent or Other Breach

If it becomes necessary for a Landlord to notify a Tenant that they need to vacate certain leased premises due to non-payment of rent or due to some other breach, the notice should be in writing. This is not only a good idea, but it also often required by law and/or by the lease.

This is a written notice from a Landlord to a Tenant who has failed to comply with an obligation under the lease or term of the lease. Some of the possible breaches under a lease may include (a) tenant failed to make rent payments; (b) tenant made alterations without permission; (c) tenant refuses to allow the landlord access to the rental unit after reasonable notice; (d) tenant is severely disturbing other tenants or seriously damaging the property; (e) tenant conducts serious illegal activity on the rental property, etc….

This type of notice is sometimes called a "Notice to Quit". This notice can be used with either a commercial or residential tenant. Usually, a notice to the tenant that rent is overdue (or that another obligation under the lease is not met) is sent before the Notice To Quit is sent out. When the tenant fails to respond to the notice (i.e. that rent is overdue), it is customary to then send out a Notice To Quit.

Please note that this information is not intended as and is not a substitute for legal advice. Furthermore, this information is general information that is not state specific. Whenever appropriate, the instructions included with the forms packages offered for sale, generally include state specific instructions.