An eviction notice is a formal notice telling a tenant that the landlord claims a basis to end the tenancy or require corrective action.
Why It Matters
This notice matters because eviction usually cannot begin lawfully without required notice. The content, timing, and delivery of the notice can strongly affect whether the landlord may proceed.
Where It Appears
Eviction notices appear in nonpayment disputes, lease-violation cases, holdover situations, and other landlord-tenant conflicts that may lead to removal proceedings.
Practical Example
A landlord serves written notice stating that rent is overdue and that the tenancy may end if the issue is not corrected. That is an eviction notice.
How It Differs From Nearby Terms
An eviction notice comes before the court case. Unlawful detainer is often the court proceeding or claim that follows if the tenant does not leave or cure the problem. Eviction is the broader process, while the notice is one step inside it.
Related Terms
Knowledge Check
- What does an eviction notice do? It formally tells the tenant that the landlord claims a basis to end the tenancy or require corrective action.
- Does an eviction notice itself usually remove the tenant? No. It is usually a required notice step before a court process or formal removal effort.