What this hub covers

An eviction notice (also called a “notice to vacate”, “pay-or-quit notice”, or “demand for rent” depending on the state) is the legally required pre-filing notice that a landlord must serve before initiating an eviction action. The notice period, cure rights, and required language are dictated by state statute — and getting any of them wrong is the most common reason eviction actions are dismissed.

Why state-specific matters

State-specific eviction notices are mandatory because the cure period varies from 3 days (Texas, Florida) to 14 days (New York post-HSTPA). The required statutory language, service methods, and grounds for eviction differ by jurisdiction. Use the template that matches the state where the property is located.