Landlord-tenant
Cure or quit notice
By Justin Winter · Updated August 20, 2026
You can send a cure-or-quit notice online in about two minutes: we typeset your letter and mail it USPS Certified with electronic Return Receipt for $14.99 all-in, giving you proof the tenant received formal notice of the violation and the deadline to fix it.
Not every lease violation is about rent. A cure-or-quit notice covers a fixable problem — an unauthorized pet, damage, a noise complaint — and gives the tenant a set number of days to fix it before you can move toward eviction. For unpaid rent specifically, use a late rent notice instead.
How long is the cure period?
Set entirely by your state — often somewhere between 3 and 30 days depending on the violation. Confirm your state's requirement before setting the deadline in this letter.
How it works
- Open the template, describe the specific violation and the required fix.
- Pay $14.99 (Certified + Return Receipt) — mailed the next business day.
- Keep the delivery record for your file.
This template is a tool, not legal advice — confirm your state and local notice requirements before sending.
Common questions
How is this different from a pay-or-quit or late rent notice?
A cure-or-quit notice is for a fixable lease violation that is not about unpaid rent — an unauthorized pet, damage, or a noise issue. A pay-or-quit notice is specifically for unpaid rent.
How many days does the tenant get to cure?
It is set by state law and varies — often somewhere between 3 and 30 days depending on the state and the violation. Confirm your state's requirement before setting the deadline in this letter.
Is this legal advice?
No — it is a template, not legal advice. Landlord-tenant notice law is state- and sometimes city-specific; confirm the required notice period and language for your jurisdiction.