When rent is overdue, the first formal step is a written demand notice. Fill in the details, generate a professional pay-or-quit letter, then print it or save it as a PDF. Notice periods vary by state (commonly 3, 5, 10, 14, or 30 days) — use the period your state law and lease require.
Examples: 3 days (TX, CA), 5 days (IL, FL), 10 days (PA), 14 days (MA, WA, NY non-rent-stabilized). Check your state.
Important: This generates a general template, not legal advice. A pay-or-quit notice that gets the period, amount, or delivery method wrong can delay or void an eviction. Confirm your state's required notice period and delivery rules — see how to handle late rent — before serving this notice. Keep proof of delivery.