NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

(Lease Violation - Opportunity to Cure)

NOTICE TYPE

☐ 3-Day Notice to Cure or Quit
☐ 7-Day Notice to Cure or Quit
☐ 10-Day Notice to Cure or Quit
☐ 14-Day Notice to Cure or Quit
☐ 30-Day Notice to Cure or Quit
☐ Other: [NUMBER]-Day Notice

DELIVERY METHOD

☐ Personal Delivery (in hand)
☐ Substituted Service (left with adult + mailed)
☐ Posting on Premises AND Mailing
☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
☐ Other method permitted by law: [METHOD]

Date of Service: [DATE]

I. PROPERTY INFORMATION

II. PARTIES

TO: (Tenant(s) and All Occupants)

FROM: (Landlord/Agent)

III. NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in violation of your rental/lease agreement dated [LEASE DATE] for the following reason(s):

VIOLATION(S)

Select and describe the applicable violation(s):

☐ UNAUTHORIZED PET(S)

☐ UNAUTHORIZED OCCUPANT(S)

☐ NOISE/NUISANCE

☐ PARKING VIOLATION

☐ IMPROPER TRASH/SANITATION

☐ PROPERTY DAMAGE/FAILURE TO MAINTAIN

☐ UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATIONS

☐ SMOKING VIOLATION

☐ OTHER VIOLATION

IV. DEMAND TO CURE OR QUIT

YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED within [NUMBER] DAYS after service of this notice to either:

OPTION 1: CURE THE VIOLATION

Take the following specific action(s) to cure the violation:

1. [SPECIFIC ACTION REQUIRED]
2. [SPECIFIC ACTION REQUIRED]
3. [SPECIFIC ACTION REQUIRED]

— OR —

OPTION 2: VACATE THE PREMISES

Quit and deliver up possession of the premises to the Landlord.

V. CURE PERIOD

How Days Are Calculated:

☐ Calendar days from date of service (day of service not counted)
☐ Business days (excludes weekends and holidays)
☐ Per [STATE] law: [DESCRIBE CALCULATION METHOD]

VI. VERIFICATION OF CURE

To verify that the violation has been cured, Tenant must:

☐ Allow inspection of premises on [DATE/TIME]
☐ Provide written confirmation that violation has been cured
☐ Provide documentation: [SPECIFY - pet removal receipt, etc.]
☐ Contact Landlord to schedule verification inspection
☐ Other: [SPECIFY]

Contact for verification:
| | |
|---|---|
| Name | [NAME] |
| Phone | [PHONE] |
| Email | [EMAIL] |

VII. CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO CURE OR QUIT

IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE VIOLATION OR VACATE THE PREMISES within the time specified:

Eviction Proceedings

Landlord will commence UNLAWFUL DETAINER / EVICTION proceedings against you in the appropriate court.

Potential Liability

If Landlord obtains a judgment, you may be liable for:

1. Possession returned to Landlord
2. Rent and use and occupancy through date of judgment
3. Court costs and filing fees
4. Attorney's fees (if permitted by lease or law)
5. Damages caused by the violation
6. Sheriff/Marshal fees for physical eviction

Additional Consequences

• Eviction record on credit reports
• Difficulty renting in the future
• Potential liability for remaining lease term

VIII. REPEAT VIOLATIONS

☐ First Notice: This is your first notice for this type of violation.

☐ Repeat Violation Warning: You previously received a notice for the same or similar violation on [DATE]. If you commit the same violation again within [12] months, Landlord may serve an UNCONDITIONAL QUIT NOTICE that does not provide an opportunity to cure.

☐ Final Warning: This is your [SECOND/THIRD] notice for this type of violation. Future violations may result in immediate termination of tenancy without opportunity to cure.

IX. TENANT RIGHTS

Right to Cure

You have [NUMBER] days to cure the violation described above. If you cure the violation within this time, your tenancy will continue.

Legal Assistance

You may wish to consult with an attorney. Resources include:

• Legal Aid: [LOCAL LEGAL AID ORGANIZATION AND PHONE]
• Bar Association Referral: [PHONE]
• Court Self-Help Center: [LOCATION/PHONE]
• Tenant Rights Organization: [NAME AND PHONE]

Dispute Resolution

If you believe this notice is in error or wish to discuss the violation:
- Contact: [NAME]
- Phone: [PHONE]
- Email: [EMAIL]

X. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

This notice is served without waiving any of Landlord's rights or remedies, including but not limited to:

• The right to recover possession of the premises
• The right to collect damages caused by the violation
• The right to pursue any other remedies available at law or equity
• The right to terminate tenancy for future violations

XI. LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

XII. PROOF OF SERVICE / CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

STATE OF [STATE]
COUNTY OF [COUNTY]

I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury that on [DATE OF SERVICE], I served the foregoing [NUMBER]-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT on the tenant(s) named above by the following method:

Method of Service (Select One):

☐ PERSONAL SERVICE

☐ SUBSTITUTED SERVICE

AND mailed a copy via first-class mail to:
| | |
|---|---|
| Address | [MAILING ADDRESS] |
| Date mailed | [DATE] |

☐ POSTING AND MAILING

AND mailed a copy via first-class mail to:
| | |
|---|---|
| Address | [MAILING ADDRESS] |
| Date mailed | [DATE] |

☐ CERTIFIED MAIL

Server Information

☐ I am not a party to this action
☐ I am over 18 years of age

LANDLORD RECORD KEEPING

For Landlord's File:

This Notice to Cure or Quit template is intended for curable lease violations. For non-payment of rent, use the Pay or Quit Notice. For non-curable violations, use the Unconditional Quit Notice. Laws vary by state and locality. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before use.