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Eviction Notice

Free eviction notice template for a landlord notifying a tenant of lease violation or non-payment before pursuing formal eviction.

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This free eviction notice covers Required Action, Consequence of Non-Compliance with 11 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for landlords, tenants, and small property owners documenting a lease or tenancy change clearly, without guessing at the right structure. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

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Notice to Quit (Eviction Notice)

[Landlord Name] [Landlord Address] [Date]

[Tenant Name] [Property Address]

RE: Notice to [Pay Rent or Quit / Cure or Quit / Vacate the Premises]

Dear [Tenant Name],

You are hereby notified that you are in violation of your lease for the following reason:

[ ] Non-payment of rent in the amount of [Amount], due [Date] [ ] Violation of lease terms: [Describe specific violation] [ ] Other: [Describe]

Required Action

You must [pay the amount due in full / correct the violation described above / vacate the premises] within [Number] days of this notice, i.e. by [Date], as required by [State] law.

Consequence of Non-Compliance

If you do not comply by the date above, the Landlord will begin formal eviction (unlawful detainer) proceedings through the court, which may result in additional costs and fees being charged to you.

Sincerely, [Landlord Name]

*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Eviction notices are one of the most strictly regulated documents in landlord-tenant law — required notice periods, exact wording, and delivery method (personal service, posting, certified mail) vary by state and even by city, and a defective notice can force you to start the entire process over. Use your state/city's specific required form, or a local landlord-tenant attorney.*

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What's included

Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
2 standard sections: Required Action, Consequence of Non-Compliance
11 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
Free to use — no account or signup required
Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for

Freelancers & solo founders

Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.

Small businesses

Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.

Anyone reviewing before signing

Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.

Independent landlords

Managing a rental directly, without a property management company's paperwork.

FAQ

Is this eviction notice template really free?

Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this eviction notice as a PDF without creating an account.

What does this eviction notice cover?

This real estate template includes Required Action, Consequence of Non-Compliance. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.

Is this legal advice?

No. This covers the structure most real estate documents share, but specifics like required disclosures, notice periods, and security-deposit rules are set at the state or city level and change often. Verify against your local landlord-tenant law, or have a real estate attorney check it, before relying on it.

Can I edit the wording?

Yes. All 11 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.

Where can I find more free templates like this?

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