Eviction Notice to Quit

Issuing an Eviction Notice to Quit is a legal requirement
that informs the tenant of your intention to evict and offers the tenant the opportunity to either remedy the violation or leave the premises voluntarily.

If the tenant does not respond before the deadline as stipulated, only then will you file a lawsuit to evict the tenant and the eviction process will begin.

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For some violations the tenant may be given the option to remedy within a specified time, e.g. pay outstanding rent owed or move a pet out that is kept in violation of the rental agreement.

For other violations, such as the tenant engaging in criminal activities or being a danger to others, there may not be any other option given but to vacate the premises.

Eviction Notice to Quit

When using our eviction form below, be as specific and detailed as possible when citing your reason for evicting the tenant. Where applicable, quote the relevant clause in the lease agreement and the date or dates when the tenant was in breach.

If possible, get the tenant to sign as proof of receipt.

Before sending off or delivering this Eviction Notice to quit, refer to our page on Evictions for legal guidelines, alternative ways to get rid of an unwanted tenant and an overview of the eviction process.

Eviction Notice

To:______________________________

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We are terminating your tenancy and want to evict you from the following property:

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Our reason for evicting you is because an amount of $______________ is outstanding, made up as follows:

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The full amount of $_______________ (no partial payment will be accepted) is payable on or before ______________20___ at this address:

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Failure to respond as stipulated above will result in legal proceedings being instituted against you to recover the property, all monies owed by you and damages and legal fees to the full extent permissible in law.

OR

Our reason for evicting you is because of the following violations:

_____________________________________________________________

You must move from the property or remedy our reason for evicting you by the following date:

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If you do not agree with this eviction notice you have the right to legal advice and may contact a lawyer.

Name of Owner or Agent:

_______________________________________________

Address of Owner or Agent:

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Telephone Number:

_______________________________________________

Signature:

_______________________________________________

Date:

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The Tenant hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the above Eviction Notice on the _____ day of ____________________20___,

at the following location: ________________________________

Tenant's Signature:

_______________________________________________

The eviction notice to quit template and any of our other landlord forms can be copied into any word program at No Cost. Proper tenant screening, however, is the first step to avoid having to serve legal notices.

Real Estate Power of Attorney

If you cannot personally attend to the eviction of a tenant, you can authorize another person to act on your behalf in this matter. Use our power of attorney for real estate as template - delete any clauses not applicable.

If the person you appoint does not have knowledge of the legal process, you may also want to add a provision that your agent may hire the services of a reputable attorney or collection agency - which you will pay for.

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