the notice given by a landlord (owner) to a tenant to leave the premises (quit)
either by a certain date (usually 30 days) or to pay overdue rent or correct some
other default (having pets, having caused damage, too many roommates, using the
property for illegal purposes, etc. ) within a short time (usually three days).
A notice to quit must contain certain information, such as names of the persons
to leave, whether their tenancy is by written or oral agreement, an amount of any
financial delinquency and the period it covers, and to whom they should surrender
the premises. If the tenant is month-to-month, a notice to quit without reference
to default usually requires no reason. Although state laws vary, generally the notice
must be served personally on the tenant or posted in a prominent place like the
front door with a copy sent by certified mail. Such notice and failure of the tenant
to quit (leave) is a requirement to bring a lawsuit for unlawful detainer (often
referred to as "eviction").
See also lease month-to-month notice unlawful detainer
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