⚠️ EVICTION NOTICE LAW · BY STATE
Eviction notice law, state by state
An eviction notice is not an eviction. It’s the first legal step in a court process with strict rules — and notices that skip a required element (wrong notice period, missing amount, improper service) can invalidate the case. Only a court can order you out; only a sheriff or marshal can remove you.
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Every state page carries a verified citation linked to the primary source — no AI-generated statutes, ever. More states as we verify them.
What eviction notices law covers
Notice periodsStates set minimum notice periods that vary by the reason (non-payment vs. lease violation vs. no-fault) and sometimes by how long you’ve lived there.
Required contentsMost statutes dictate what the notice must state — the exact amount owed, the cure deadline, the specific violation. Defects can be a defense.
The cure rightPay-or-quit and cure-or-quit notices give you a window to fix the problem and stay. Paying in full within the window usually ends a non-payment case.
Illegal lockoutsChanging locks, removing doors, or shutting off utilities to force you out is illegal in essentially every state, and often carries penalties payable to the tenant.
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This page is general legal information, not legal advice, and doesn’t create an attorney-client relationship. Statutes change and have exceptions; the linked primary source controls. For advice on your situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.