NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

(Also known as: Rent Demand Notice, Notice to Pay or Vacate, Notice of Non-Payment)

DELIVERY METHOD

☐ Personal Delivery / Hand Delivery
☐ Posted on Premises AND Mailed (where permitted)
☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
☐ Other method permitted by lease/state law: [METHOD]

Date of Service: [DATE]

PROPERTY INFORMATION

PARTIES

LANDLORD/LESSOR:

TENANT(S)/LESSEE(S):

LEASE INFORMATION

NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

TO: [TENANT NAME(S)] and all other occupants in possession of the premises located at:

[FULL PROPERTY ADDRESS]

NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in default under your lease agreement for failure to pay rent. The rent due and owing is as follows:

AMOUNTS DUE

ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS (if applicable and permitted by state law)

Note: Some states (e.g., California) prohibit including certain charges in a pay-or-quit notice. Verify your state's requirements.

☐ Include the following additional amounts:

☐ Do NOT include additional charges (state law prohibits or limits)

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

DEMAND

YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED within [NUMBER] days after service of this notice:

☐ To pay the total rent due of $[AMOUNT]

— OR —

☐ To quit and surrender possession of the premises

NOTICE PERIOD

Note: [Describe how days are calculated per state law — e.g., "The day of service is not included. Weekends and holidays are/are not counted."]

HOW TO PAY

Payment of the full amount due must be made by:

Acceptable Payment Methods:
☐ Certified check or cashier's check
☐ Money order
☐ Personal check: ☐ Accepted ☐ NOT accepted
☐ Cash (in person only)
☐ Electronic payment: [INSTRUCTIONS]
☐ Other: [METHOD]

Make payment payable to: [PAYEE NAME]

Deliver or mail payment to:
[NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]

Office Hours for In-Person Payment:
[DAYS AND HOURS]

CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO COMPLY

IF YOU FAIL TO PAY THE RENT DUE OR VACATE THE PREMISES WITHIN THE TIME SPECIFIED ABOVE:

1. Legal Action: Landlord will commence eviction/unlawful detainer proceedings against you.

2. Judgment: If Landlord obtains a judgment, you may be liable for:
   - All past due rent
   - Holdover/use and occupancy damages
   - Attorney's fees and court costs (if permitted by lease/law)
   - Late fees and other charges as permitted by law

3. Eviction: A court order may be obtained requiring you to vacate. If you do not leave voluntarily, the sheriff/marshal may physically remove you and your belongings.

4. Credit Reporting: The judgment may be reported to credit bureaus and affect your credit history.

5. Collection: Unpaid amounts may be referred to collections.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

This notice is given without waiving any of Landlord's rights or remedies under the Lease or applicable law, including but not limited to:

• The right to recover possession of the premises
• The right to collect all amounts due under the Lease
• The right to pursue any other available legal remedies
• The right to claim additional rent that becomes due during these proceedings

Acceptance of partial payment after this notice does not waive Landlord's right to proceed with eviction unless full payment is received.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Tenant Rights Information

☐ California Tenants: You may have rights under the Tenant Protection Act. Consult an attorney or legal aid organization.

☐ New York Tenants: You may have the right to a hearing before eviction. Contact a tenant advocacy organization.

☐ Other State-Specific Rights: [INSERT AS APPLICABLE]

Resources

☐ Local legal aid: [ORGANIZATION NAME AND CONTACT]
☐ Tenant rights organization: [ORGANIZATION NAME AND CONTACT]
☐ Court self-help center: [LOCATION/CONTACT]

LANDLORD SIGNATURE

PROOF OF SERVICE / CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

STATE OF [STATE]
COUNTY OF [COUNTY]

I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury that on [DATE], I served the foregoing NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT on the tenant(s) named above by the following method:

Method of Service (Select One):

☐ Personal Service
I personally delivered a copy to:
| | |
|---|---|
| Name of person served | [NAME] |
| Address of service | [ADDRESS] |
| Date | [DATE] |
| Time | [TIME] |

☐ Substituted Service (where permitted)
After attempting personal service, I left a copy with:
| | |
|---|---|
| Name of person | [NAME] |
| Relationship/Position | [e.g., "Adult occupant," "Person in charge"] |
| Address | [ADDRESS] |
| Date | [DATE] |
| Time | [TIME] |

AND mailed a copy to tenant at:
| | |
|---|---|
| Mailing address | [ADDRESS] |
| Date mailed | [DATE] |

☐ Posting and Mailing (where permitted)
After attempting personal service, I:
| | |
|---|---|
| Posted copy at | [LOCATION - e.g., "Front door of unit"] |
| Date/Time posted | [DATE/TIME] |

AND mailed a copy to tenant at:
| | |
|---|---|
| Mailing address | [ADDRESS] |
| Date mailed | [DATE] |

☐ Certified Mail
| | |
|---|---|
| Tracking number | [TRACKING #] |
| Address mailed to | [ADDRESS] |
| Date mailed | [DATE] |

Server Information

☐ Server is ☐ not a party to this action / ☐ is Landlord or Landlord's agent

STATE-SPECIFIC NOTICE PERIODS REFERENCE

IMPORTANT: State laws change. Always verify current notice periods before serving.