Landlord-tenant
Eviction notice letter
By Justin Winter · Updated August 20, 2026
You can send a formal eviction 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 the delivery record courts require before an eviction filing can proceed.
This is the landlord-initiated notice — pay-or-quit, cure-or-quit, or an unconditional quit — that starts formal eviction proceedings. It is the flip side of a tenant's notice to vacate: same certified-mail proof requirement, opposite party.
Courts check the delivery first
Before an eviction case is even heard, most courts want proof the tenant received proper written notice — the right type, with the correct number of days. A certified mail receipt with an electronic Return Receipt is the standard way to show both when it was sent and when it arrived.
How it works
- Open the template, choose the reason and fill in the specifics.
- Pay $14.99 (Certified + Return Receipt) — mailed the next business day.
- Keep the tracking and delivery record for your court filing.
This template is a tool, not legal advice — eviction procedure and required notice periods are set state by state (and sometimes city by city). Confirm your local requirements, or consult an attorney, before filing.
Common questions
What kind of eviction notice do I need?
It depends on the reason and your state: a "pay or quit" notice for unpaid rent, a "cure or quit" notice for a fixable lease violation, or an unconditional "quit" notice for serious violations. This template is a general starting point — the required notice period and exact language are set by your state.
Why does delivery proof matter here?
Courts generally will not hear an eviction case unless the landlord can prove the tenant received proper written notice, with the correct number of days. A certified mail receipt with electronic Return Receipt is standard proof of both the date sent and the date received.
Is this legal advice?
No — it is a template, not legal advice. Eviction procedure is heavily state- and city-specific (and sometimes requires notice methods beyond mail); confirm your local requirements or consult an attorney before filing.