Notice of Lease Violation

Some of the most common violations are:

• Late payment of rent
• Unapproved boarding of long-term guests
• Poor maintenance
• Keeping pets when forbidden
• Unauthorized renovations
• Damages to the property

The original lease must specifically record the expected conduct on the part of the tenant, of which any departure can be considered a violation. This is requisite to a landlord issuing a notice of lease violation of any legal standing.

Depending on the severity of the violation, landlords may send a Notice of Lease Violation only to remind tenants of a lease violation. However, this is more commonly done as a first step prior to an eviction. The number and frequency of violations may also have an effect. First-time violators are less likely to be evicted, for example.

The grace period granted a tenant to cure a violation depends on the landlord. The Notice of Lease Violation sent should clearly supply this information. Certain violations can be resolved instantly, such as complaints about loud music. For others, the tenant may have up to a month, such as to satisfy back rent.
A landlord can only issue an eviction notice if the tenant fails to remedy the violation in the allotted time.

Depending on the state, landlords may have to deliver the notice to a tenant in person. However, most states and jurisdictions allow landlords to do so by email or leave it at the tenant’s door. Check your state law or consult a landlord-tenant attorney licensed to practice in your state before sending your Notice of Lease Violation.

If you are to obtain a court-ordered eviction, you might, by state law, have to present all Notices of Lease Violation sent. This is why landlords should keep all official documents and notices.