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Taking the Guesswork Out with an Eviction Notice Form
The eviction notice is a legal document dreaded by tenant and landlord alike. For the tenant it means he/she will soon need to relocate (either voluntarily or by police escort), and incur the expenses and inconvenience associated with that move, and for the landlord it means a lot of extra work and possibly involving the court system and law enforcement. If you’re a landlord that needs to move forward with this process—whatever the reason may be—you are going to need an eviction notice form to help ensure you are including all the necessary language that will make this notice a legally binding document. In this article we will briefly describe the two most popular eviction notice templates, the reasons why the notices would be issued, and the items necessary to ensure the document is enforceable.
Eviction Notices: Two Types
There are essentially two types of eviction notices, the 7-day notice and the 30-day notice. Below are some of the reasons why each of these notices would be necessary:
The 7-Day Notice
The 7-day notice would typically be the notice of choice if:
- The tenant(s) on the lease failed to pay their rent
- Damage caused to the property by the tenant
- A health or safety hazard housed by the tenant that makes the property a liability
- Illegal activity on or in the premises, including the use and/or sale of drugs
The 30-Day Notice
The 30-day notice would generally be used in the following circumstances:
- A violation of any section or clause in the lease that is cause for termination
- Failure to vacate the property once the lease expires
- Trespassing or “squatting” on or in the premises
The Eviction Notice Form: What Should Be Included?
Whether you decide the 7-day or 30-day eviction notice is appropriate in your situation (if you don’t know check with an attorney) the document should include all of the following:
- Tenant’s name
- Description of the rental property, including the name of the property and the specific address in question
- Specific reason for the eviction
- Time frame in which the tenant can take remedial action if he/she so chooses
- Landlord’s signature and date
Delivery of the Eviction Notice
The process for delivering an eviction notice form is rather specific and must be followed to the letter. Here are a few ways it can be accomplished:
• In person. The landlord, if he or she so chooses, can hand deliver the notice to the tenant. This does not include hanging it on the door or porch which is never appropriate. If the landlord does deliver it in person he should also attempt to get a signature acknowledging receipt.
• Registered mail. Registered mail is a type of first class mail offered by the US postal service that requires a signature of receipt.
• Process server. Since the eviction notice is a legal document, the landlord is allowed to use an agent of the court to deliver the notice.
While it is possible to find an eviction notice form online, it is recommended that you first have the document looked over by an attorney before issuing it. You can also obtain eviction forms and other documents from your local court for a nominal fee.