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How To Write an Eviction Letter<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Jordan Walker, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Writing an eviction notice that complies with state law involves clearly outlining the reasons for the tenant\u2019s eviction and should include the tenant’s name, the rental property address, specific lease violations, such as non-payment of rent, property damage, illegal activity, or breach of lease terms, the notice period stating the amount of time in which the tenant must vacate the premises or remedy the situation to avoid eviction, the landlord’s phone number or other contact information, and delivering the eviction letter to renters according to legal requirements, such as by certified mail or a process server to confirm proof of delivery. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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This article is a step-by-step guide for the legal process of creating a written notice letter for eviction and provides a free sample eviction notice template to get you started.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n Jump to Free Eviction Letter Template<\/span>\n <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

What Is an Eviction Letter?<\/h2>\n

An eviction letter is a document that a landlord sends as written notice to a tenant letting them know they must vacate the property. A landlord must provide an eviction notice letter to the tenant before beginning the eviction process and legally removing the tenant from the landlord\u2019s property. Failing to give proper notice of eviction can cause legal problems for the landlord<\/a> and delay the eviction process.<\/p>\n

Landlords commonly evict tenants because of late rent payments, violations of the lease agreement, or damage to the rental property. There are different kinds of eviction letters a landlord can send depending on the situation:<\/p>\n