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3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit Template
Demand overdue rent quickly and clearly with this 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit Template.
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3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit Template
Date of Notice: [Date]
To (Tenant(s)):
[Tenant Full Name 1]
[Tenant Full Name 2] (if applicable)
Rental Property Address: [Street Address, City, State, ZIP]
1. Past-Due Rent Demand
You are notified that you owe past-due rent in the total amount of $[Amount] for the following period(s):
☐ The amount demanded is rent only.
☐ The amount demanded includes: ☐ late fees ☐ utilities ☐ other charges (describe): [Details] (only if allowed by law/lease).
2. Deadline to Pay or Vacate
You must pay the total amount due or move out and deliver possession of the rental property within 3 days after you receive this notice (or within the time required by applicable law).
3. How to Pay
Payment must be made by: ☐ Cash ☐ Money order ☐ Cashier’s check ☐ Online portal ☐ Other: [Method].
Payment location / instructions: [Address or payment portal details].
Payable to: [Landlord/Property Manager Name].
4. Failure to Comply
If you do not pay the total amount due or move out within the required time, the landlord may start legal proceedings to recover possession of the property and seek rent, damages, and costs as allowed by law.
5. No Waiver
Acceptance of partial payment may be treated as: ☐ Not accepted ☐ Accepted only with a written agreement ☐ As allowed by law. Acceptance of payment does not waive the landlord’s rights unless stated in writing.
6. Landlord / Agent Information
Landlord/Agent Name: [Name]
Address: [Address]
Phone: [Phone]
Email: [Email]
7. Proof of Service
I declare that I served this notice on the tenant(s) listed above on [Service Date] by the following method (check one):
☐ Personal delivery to tenant
☐ Delivery to a person of suitable age at the premises and mailing a copy
☐ Posting the notice at the premises and mailing a copy (if allowed)
☐ Other: [Method]
Served by: [Name]
Signature: ___________________________
Signatures
Landlord/Agent: [Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________
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3-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT TEMPLATE FAQ
What is a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit?
A 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit is a written eviction notice that tells a tenant they must either pay the past-due rent within a short deadline (commonly three days) or move out (“quit”) the rental property. It is often the first formal step in an eviction process.
Does “3 days” mean calendar days or business days?
It depends on local law. Some jurisdictions count calendar days, while others exclude weekends or court holidays. This template is general; landlords should confirm how days are counted where the property is located.
What should be included in the notice?
Typically: tenant names, property address, the exact amount of rent owed, the time period the rent covers, where/how to pay, the deadline date, and a statement that the tenant must pay or vacate. This template includes a proof of service section to document delivery.
Can you include fees or utilities in the amount due?
Rules vary. Some places allow only “rent” to be demanded in a pay-or-quit notice, while others allow certain late fees or utilities if clearly treated as rent under the lease. This template includes an option to list rent only versus rent plus other charges.
What happens if the tenant pays within the deadline?
In many places, timely payment cures the notice and the tenancy continues (unless there are repeated late payments and local law allows further action). If the tenant does not pay or move out, the landlord may proceed with an eviction filing.
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