Glossary Term
A notice to quit is a formal written notice from a landlord telling a tenant that the tenancy will end or must be corrected. Types include: pay rent or quit (for non-payment), cure or quit (fix a violation), and unconditional quit (no chance to cure, in serious cases).
In short
A notice to quit is a formal written notice from a landlord telling a tenant that the tenancy will end or must be corrected. Types include: pay rent or quit (for non-payment), cure or quit (fix a violation), and unconditional quit (no chance to cure, in serious cases).
Receiving a notice to quit is the first step in the eviction process. How you respond and by when can determine whether you keep your home. Missing deadlines or ignoring the notice can lead to eviction.
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Notice to quit is the written warning that the landlord may end the tenancy or that you must pay or cure. Eviction is the court process that actually removes you. The notice comes first; if you don't comply, the landlord can then file for eviction.
State law sets the minimum—often 3, 5, or 7 days. The notice should state the deadline. Pay in full (including any allowed fees) before that date and keep proof to avoid eviction.
You can pay or cure if the notice allows it. You may also have defenses (e.g., retaliation, discrimination, habitability, improper notice). Raise these with an attorney or in court if the landlord files for eviction.
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