Look up how many days notice your landlord must give you — by state and notice type. Know your rights before responding to any eviction notice.
Landlord delivers written notice to the tenant. The notice period (3–90+ days) starts the day after delivery.
For pay-or-quit and cure-or-quit notices, the tenant has the notice period to pay rent, fix the violation, or move out.
If tenant doesn't comply, landlord files an eviction lawsuit (unlawful detainer). A hearing is scheduled — typically 7–21 days out.
Both sides present their case. If landlord wins, the court issues a judgment for possession. Tenant may appeal.
If tenant still doesn't leave, landlord gets a writ allowing the sheriff to physically remove the tenant — typically 5–14 days after judgment.
Given when rent is overdue. The tenant must pay the full amount owed or vacate by the deadline. Most states allow 3–5 days for this notice.
Given for a lease violation (e.g., unauthorized pet, too many occupants). Tenant can fix the problem ("cure") or move out within the notice period.
Tenant must leave with no option to pay or cure. Usually reserved for repeated violations, illegal activity, or severe damage to the property.
Landlord terminates tenancy without the tenant doing anything wrong — common when a lease is up. Many states require 30–90 days notice, and some cities ban it entirely.
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