Landlord guide
Your tenant stopped paying rent
Send the correct notice for your state, document everything, and protect your rights before filing for eviction.
What to do next
- Document missed rent and any partial payments in writing.
- Send a state-compliant late rent or pay-or-quit notice with the correct cure period.
- If rent remains unpaid after the notice period, prepare an eviction notice or court filing.
- Keep copies of all notices — certified mail or signed delivery is best.
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