LATE RENT NOTICE

(Friendly Reminder)

DELIVERY METHOD

☐ Personal Delivery
☐ First Class Mail
☐ Email (if permitted)
☐ Text Message (if permitted)
☐ Posted on Door
☐ Other: [METHOD]

Date of Notice: [DATE]

I. PROPERTY AND TENANT INFORMATION

Property

Tenant(s)

Landlord/Property Manager

II. LATE RENT REMINDER

Dear [TENANT NAME(S)]:

This notice is to inform you that your rent payment is past due.

PAYMENT DETAILS

AMOUNT OWED

III. LATE FEE INFORMATION

[// GUIDANCE: Late fee regulations vary significantly:
- California: No statutory cap, but must be "reasonable"
- New York: Residential late fees limited
- Texas: Must be in lease, reasonable amount
- Florida: Must be in lease
- Many states: 5% cap or require grace period

Verify your state's requirements.]

IV. REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT

Please remit payment immediately to avoid:
- Additional late fees
- Negative impact on your rental history
- Formal legal notices (Pay or Quit Notice)
- Potential eviction proceedings

V. PAYMENT OPTIONS

A. Payment Amount Options

☐ Full Payment: $[TOTAL AMOUNT] (rent + late fees + any balance)

☐ Partial Payment: Contact us immediately to discuss payment arrangements

[// GUIDANCE: Be cautious with partial payments - in some jurisdictions, accepting partial payment may waive the right to proceed with eviction. Include clear language about partial payment effects.]

Note on Partial Payments: Acceptance of partial payment does not waive Landlord's right to collect the full amount owed or to proceed with legal remedies if the balance is not paid promptly.

B. Payment Methods

☐ Personal Check
☐ Certified Check / Money Order
☐ Cash (in person only, receipt provided)
☐ Online Payment: [URL]
☐ ACH/Bank Transfer: [INSTRUCTIONS]
☐ Other: [METHOD]

C. Where to Pay

Make payment payable to: [PAYEE NAME]

Mail or deliver to:
[NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]

Office Hours: [DAYS/HOURS]

VI. CONTACT US

If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact us immediately. We may be able to:
- Discuss a payment plan
- Provide information about rental assistance programs
- Work out alternative arrangements

VII. RENTAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

If you are having difficulty paying rent, the following resources may be available:

☐ Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Website: [LOCAL/STATE WEBSITE]
Phone: [PHONE NUMBER]

☐ Local Housing Authority
[NAME AND CONTACT INFO]

☐ Community Action Agency
[NAME AND CONTACT INFO]

☐ 211 Helpline
Dial 2-1-1 for local assistance resources

☐ Other Resources:
[LIST LOCAL RESOURCES]

VIII. IMPORTANT NOTICE

This is a courtesy reminder, not a formal legal notice.

If payment is not received by [DATE], we may be required to serve you with a formal Notice to Pay Rent or Quit, which is the first step in the eviction process.

We value you as a tenant and hope to resolve this matter quickly.

IX. NEXT STEPS IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED

Eviction can result in:
- Judgment against you for unpaid rent and fees
- Court costs and attorney's fees (where permitted)
- Eviction record affecting future rental applications
- Potential credit reporting

X. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PAYMENT TERMS

By signing below, Tenant acknowledges:
1. Rent was due on [DATE]
2. Rent is now [NUMBER] days past due
3. Total amount owed is $[AMOUNT]
4. Late fees are assessed per the lease agreement

(Signature optional - for Landlord records)

XI. LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

RECORD OF COMMUNICATION

INTERNAL USE ONLY:

This Late Rent Notice is intended as a courtesy reminder and does not constitute a formal legal notice required for eviction proceedings. For formal eviction notices, see Pay or Quit Notice template. Laws governing late fees and eviction procedures vary by state and locality. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.