Landlord Notice Requirements by State (2026)
Legal data last checked July 6, 2026 · How this library is researched
This is the primary comparison hub for the site. It combines the formal nonpayment notice, late-rent reminder, month-to-month termination period, and rent-increase baseline in one table, then links to the relevant source notes and drafting tools. Use the state anchors below to jump directly to a row without treating a generated page as a substitute for local legal research.
Start here: compare the four statewide baselines, then use the deadline calculator for a planning estimate. The detailed state pages remain available for research but are excluded from search indexing because their content is assembled from the same legal dataset.
| State | Unpaid-rent notice | Month-to-month termination | Rent increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 7 business days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Alaska | 7 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Arizona | 5 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Arkansas | 3 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| California | 3 business days | 60 days | 30 days |
| Colorado | 10 days | 21 days | 30 days |
| Connecticut | 3 days | 3 days | No single statewide period |
| Delaware | 5 days | 60 days | 60 days (verify before serving) |
| Florida | 3 business days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Georgia | Demand-based | 60 days | No single statewide period |
| Hawaii | 15 days | 45 days | 45 days (verify before serving) |
| Idaho | 3 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Illinois | 5 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Indiana | 10 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Iowa | 3 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Kansas | 10 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Kentucky | 7 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Louisiana | 5 days | 10 days | No single statewide period |
| Maine | 7 days | 30 days (verify before serving) | 45 days |
| Maryland | 10 days | 60 days | No single statewide period |
| Massachusetts | 14 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Michigan | 7 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Minnesota | 14 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Mississippi | 3 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Missouri | Demand-based | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Montana | 3 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Nebraska | 7 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Nevada | 7 judicial days | 30 days | 60 days |
| New Hampshire | 7 days | 30 days (verify before serving) | 30 days (verify before serving) |
| New Jersey | Demand-based | No single statewide period | 30 days |
| New Mexico | 3 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| New York | 14 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| North Carolina | 10 days | 7 days | No single statewide period |
| North Dakota | 3 days | 30 days | 30 days (verify before serving) |
| Ohio | 3 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Oklahoma | 5 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Oregon | Demand-based | 30 days | 90 days |
| Pennsylvania | 10 days | 15 days | No single statewide period |
| Rhode Island | 5 days | 30 days | 60 days |
| South Carolina | 5 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| South Dakota | 3 days | 30 days | 30 days (verify before serving) |
| Tennessee | 14 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Texas | 3 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Utah | 3 business days | 15 days | 15 days (verify before serving) |
| Vermont | 14 days | 60 days | 60 days (verify before serving) |
| Virginia | 5 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Washington | 14 days | 20 days | 90 days |
| West Virginia | Demand-based | 30 days | No single statewide period |
| Wisconsin | 5 days | 28 days | 28 days (verify before serving) |
| Wyoming | 3 days | 30 days | No single statewide period |
What the numbers leave out
Notice periods do not answer every legal question. Required wording, grace periods, just-cause rules, service methods, local ordinances, rent caps, subsidized-housing procedures, and lease clauses can change the result. The individual state pages surface the special-rule notes recorded in the dataset and link to a separate drafting tool for each document.
All 50 state research notes
Open a state section below to see the recorded baseline, source or limitation, counting guidance, and the specific caveats currently attached to that state. Keeping these notes together makes the library useful as a comparison tool instead of creating a separate search landing page for every state.
Alabama7 business days · 30 days
Alabama uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 7 business days | Ala. Code § 35-9A-421 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 7 business days. Count business days rather than ordinary calendar days. Exclude weekends, check the court holiday calendar, and do not count the day of service unless the governing rule expressly says otherwise.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: The notice must state the exact amount of rent and late fees owed.
Alaska7 days · 30 days
Alaska uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 7 days | Alaska Stat. § 34.03.220 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 7 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
Arizona5 days · 30 days
Arizona uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 5 days | A.R.S. § 33-1368(B) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 5 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
Arkansas3 days · 30 days
Arkansas uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 days | Ark. Code § 18-60-304 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: 3 days applies to civil unlawful-detainer evictions; a separate 10-day criminal failure-to-vacate statute also exists.
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California3 business days · 60 days
California uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 business days | Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 1161(2) |
| Month-to-month termination | 60 days | 30 days if all tenants have lived in the unit under 1 year; 60 days if 1 year or more. AB 1482 just-cause rules apply to many units. |
| Rent increase | 30 days | 90 days' notice if the increase is more than 10%. AB 1482 caps increases (5% + CPI, max 10%) for covered units. |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 business days. Count business days rather than ordinary calendar days. Exclude weekends, check the court holiday calendar, and do not count the day of service unless the governing rule expressly says otherwise.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 60 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: Weekends and judicial holidays are excluded.
- Ending a tenancy: 30 days if all tenants have lived in the unit under 1 year; 60 days if 1 year or more. AB 1482 just-cause rules apply to many units.
- Rent increases: 90 days' notice if the increase is more than 10%. AB 1482 caps increases (5% + CPI, max 10%) for covered units.
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Colorado10 days · 21 days
Colorado uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 10 days | Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-104 |
| Month-to-month termination | 21 days | 21 days applies to month-to-month tenancies; longer tenancies require longer notice. |
| Rent increase | 30 days | 60 days' notice required if the increase is 10% or more. |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 10 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 21 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: 5 days for certain exempt small-landlord properties (single-family homes rented under an exempt residential agreement).
- Ending a tenancy: 21 days applies to month-to-month tenancies; longer tenancies require longer notice.
- Rent increases: 60 days' notice required if the increase is 10% or more.
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Connecticut3 days · 3 days
Connecticut uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 days | Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23 |
| Month-to-month termination | 3 days | 3 days is the statutory minimum notice to quit; 30 days is customary and much safer practice for month-to-month terminations. |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | No statewide statute; many Connecticut towns have fair rent commissions that review increases. |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 3 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: Rent is not legally late until after Connecticut's statutory grace period: 9 days for monthly tenancies, 4 days for weekly. The 3-day notice to quit may only be served after the grace period.
- Ending a tenancy: 3 days is the statutory minimum notice to quit; 30 days is customary and much safer practice for month-to-month terminations.
- Rent increases: No statewide statute; many Connecticut towns have fair rent commissions that review increases.
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Delaware5 days · 60 days
Delaware uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 5 days | 25 Del. C. § 5502 |
| Month-to-month termination | 60 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | 60 days (verify before serving) | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 5 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 60 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
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Florida3 business days · 30 days
Florida uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 business days | Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Increased from 15 to 30 days by HB 1417 (2023). |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | No statewide statute, but Miami-Dade County requires 60 days' notice for increases above 5%; check local ordinances. |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 business days. Count business days rather than ordinary calendar days. Exclude weekends, check the court holiday calendar, and do not count the day of service unless the governing rule expressly says otherwise.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: Excludes weekends and legal holidays.
- Ending a tenancy: Increased from 15 to 30 days by HB 1417 (2023).
- Rent increases: No statewide statute, but Miami-Dade County requires 60 days' notice for increases above 5%; check local ordinances.
GeorgiaDemand-based · 60 days
Georgia uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | Demand-based | O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50 |
| Month-to-month termination | 60 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
The unpaid-rent procedure is not represented by one fixed statewide countdown. The state uses a demand-based or fact-specific procedure instead of one universal countdown. The lease, housing program, and local court rules may add a deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 60 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: No fixed statutory period — a demand for possession is required before filing; 3 days is common practice.
Hawaii15 days · 45 days
Hawaii uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 15 days | Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-68 |
| Month-to-month termination | 45 days | Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-71 |
| Rent increase | 45 days (verify before serving) | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 15 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 45 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: Effective February 2026 (Act 278 pilot), the notice must also be provided to the county mediation center, and if the tenant timely schedules mediation the landlord must wait 30 days to file.
- Ending a tenancy: 120 days' notice required if terminating for demolition, condo conversion, or conversion to vacation rental use.
Idaho3 days · 30 days
Idaho uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 days | Idaho Code § 6-303(2) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
Illinois5 days · 30 days
Illinois uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 5 days | 735 ILCS 5/9-209 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Chicago RLTO has its own notice rules. |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 5 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: Chicago and Cook County have additional local requirements.
- Rent increases: Chicago RLTO has its own notice rules.
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Indiana10 days · 30 days
Indiana uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 10 days | Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 10 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
Iowa3 days · 30 days
Iowa uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 days | Iowa Code § 562A.27(2) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
Kansas10 days · 30 days
Kansas uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 10 days | Kan. Stat. § 58-2507 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 10 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: 10 days applies to tenancies of 3 months or longer; only 3 days' notice is required for tenancies under 3 months (§ 58-2508).
Kentucky7 days · 30 days
Kentucky uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 7 days | Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.660(2) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 7 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: Applies in URLTA counties; non-URLTA areas differ.
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Louisiana5 days · 10 days
Louisiana uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 5 days | La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701 |
| Month-to-month termination | 10 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 5 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 10 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: Notice to vacate; a written lease may waive the notice requirement.
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Maine7 days · 30 days (verify before serving)
Maine uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 7 days | 14 M.R.S. § 6002 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days (verify before serving) | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | 45 days | 75 days' notice required if the increase — alone or cumulatively over 12 months — is 10% or more (14 M.R.S. § 6015). Waivers are void. |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 7 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Rent increases: 75 days' notice required if the increase — alone or cumulatively over 12 months — is 10% or more (14 M.R.S. § 6015). Waivers are void.
Maryland10 days · 60 days
Maryland uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 10 days | Md. Real Prop. § 8-401 |
| Month-to-month termination | 60 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Some counties (e.g., Montgomery) have their own notice rules. |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 10 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 60 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: 10-day notice of intent to file required since 2021.
- Rent increases: Some counties (e.g., Montgomery) have their own notice rules.
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Massachusetts14 days · 30 days
Massachusetts uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 14 days | Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186 § 11 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | 30 days or one full rental period, whichever is longer. |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 14 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Ending a tenancy: 30 days or one full rental period, whichever is longer.
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Michigan7 days · 30 days
Michigan uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 7 days | Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134(2) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 7 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
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Minnesota14 days · 30 days
Minnesota uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 14 days | Minn. Stat. § 504B.321 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Notice must equal at least one full rental period plus one day, received before the final rental period begins (Minn. Stat. § 504B.135). A late notice is void. |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Minneapolis and St. Paul have local ordinances. |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 14 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: 14-day written pre-eviction notice required since 2023.
- Ending a tenancy: Notice must equal at least one full rental period plus one day, received before the final rental period begins (Minn. Stat. § 504B.135). A late notice is void.
- Rent increases: Minneapolis and St. Paul have local ordinances.
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Mississippi3 days · 30 days
Mississippi uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 days | Miss. Code § 89-7-27 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
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MissouriDemand-based · 30 days
Missouri uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | Demand-based | Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.010 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
The unpaid-rent procedure is not represented by one fixed statewide countdown. The state uses a demand-based or fact-specific procedure instead of one universal countdown. The lease, housing program, and local court rules may add a deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: No fixed statutory period — a demand for rent is required; the landlord may file after demand. A written demand letter with a payment deadline is strongly recommended.
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Montana3 days · 30 days
Montana uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 days | Mont. Code § 70-24-422(2) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
Nebraska7 days · 30 days
Nebraska uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 7 days | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431(2) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 7 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
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Nevada7 judicial days · 30 days
Nevada uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 7 judicial days | Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.2512 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | 60 days | 30 days for periodic tenancies of less than one month (NRS 118A.300). |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 7 judicial days. Count judicial days. Weekends and court holidays are excluded, and the day of service is normally treated separately from the first full day of the notice period.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: Judicial days exclude weekends and holidays.
- Rent increases: 30 days for periodic tenancies of less than one month (NRS 118A.300).
New Hampshire7 days · 30 days (verify before serving)
New Hampshire uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 7 days | N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:3 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days (verify before serving) | New Hampshire generally requires good cause to evict (RSA ch. 540). |
| Rent increase | 30 days (verify before serving) | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 7 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Ending a tenancy: New Hampshire generally requires good cause to evict (RSA ch. 540).
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New JerseyDemand-based · Check rule
New Jersey uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | Demand-based | N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.2 |
| Month-to-month termination | Check rule | New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act requires just cause to terminate most residential tenancies — no-cause termination is generally not available. |
| Rent increase | 30 days | Many municipalities have local rent control ordinances. |
The unpaid-rent procedure is not represented by one fixed statewide countdown. The state uses a demand-based or fact-specific procedure instead of one universal countdown. The lease, housing program, and local court rules may add a deadline.
The termination rule depends on tenancy details rather than one universal day count. The state uses a demand-based or fact-specific procedure instead of one universal countdown. The lease, housing program, and local court rules may add a deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: Generally no pre-filing notice is required for nonpayment (exceptions apply, e.g., federally subsidized housing). A demand letter is still recommended to document the debt.
- Ending a tenancy: New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act requires just cause to terminate most residential tenancies — no-cause termination is generally not available.
- Rent increases: Many municipalities have local rent control ordinances.
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New Mexico3 days · 30 days
New Mexico uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 days | N.M. Stat. § 47-8-33(D) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | 30 days | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
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New York14 days · 30 days
New York uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 14 days | N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. § 711(2) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | 30/60/90 days depending on length of occupancy: under 1 year = 30, 1–2 years = 60, over 2 years = 90 (RPL § 226-c). |
| Rent increase | 30 days | Same 30/60/90 tiers apply to increases of 5% or more; rent-stabilized units are separately regulated. |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 14 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: A written rent demand is required.
- Ending a tenancy: 30/60/90 days depending on length of occupancy: under 1 year = 30, 1–2 years = 60, over 2 years = 90 (RPL § 226-c).
- Rent increases: Same 30/60/90 tiers apply to increases of 5% or more; rent-stabilized units are separately regulated.
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North Carolina10 days · 7 days
North Carolina uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 10 days | N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-3 |
| Month-to-month termination | 7 days | Only 7 days for month-to-month tenancies (§ 42-14). |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 10 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 7 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Ending a tenancy: Only 7 days for month-to-month tenancies (§ 42-14).
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North Dakota3 days · 30 days
North Dakota uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 days | N.D.C.C. ch. 47-32 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | 30 days (verify before serving) | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: Rent must be at least 3 days past due before the notice may be served.
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Ohio3 days · 30 days
Ohio uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 days | Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.02 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
Oklahoma5 days · 30 days
Oklahoma uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 5 days | 41 Okla. Stat. § 131 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 5 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
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OregonDemand-based · 30 days
Oregon uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | Demand-based | Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.394 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | First year of occupancy only; after 1 year, just cause plus 90 days is generally required. |
| Rent increase | 90 days | Statewide rent increase cap applies (7% + CPI, with a maximum); increases are banned in the first year of tenancy. |
The unpaid-rent procedure is not represented by one fixed statewide countdown. The state uses a demand-based or fact-specific procedure instead of one universal countdown. The lease, housing program, and local court rules may add a deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: 72-hour notice (served no earlier than the 8th day of late rent) or 144-hour notice (no earlier than the 5th day).
- Ending a tenancy: First year of occupancy only; after 1 year, just cause plus 90 days is generally required.
- Rent increases: Statewide rent increase cap applies (7% + CPI, with a maximum); increases are banned in the first year of tenancy.
Pennsylvania10 days · 15 days
Pennsylvania uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 10 days | 68 P.S. § 250.501 |
| Month-to-month termination | 15 days | 15 days for leases of one year or less; 30 days for longer leases. |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Philadelphia requires 60 days' notice; check local ordinances. |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 10 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 15 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: A written lease may waive notice; Philadelphia has additional requirements.
- Ending a tenancy: 15 days for leases of one year or less; 30 days for longer leases.
- Rent increases: Philadelphia requires 60 days' notice; check local ordinances.
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Rhode Island5 days · 30 days
Rhode Island uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 5 days | R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | 60 days | 120 days' notice required for month-to-month tenants aged 62 or older (§ 34-18-16.1, amended 2024). |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 5 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: Rent must be at least 15 days late before the notice may be served.
- Rent increases: 120 days' notice required for month-to-month tenants aged 62 or older (§ 34-18-16.1, amended 2024).
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South Carolina5 days · 30 days
South Carolina uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 5 days | S.C. Code § 27-40-710 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 5 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: A conspicuous lease clause can substitute for the 5-day notice.
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South Dakota3 days · 30 days
South Dakota uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 days | SDCL § 21-16-1(4) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | 30 days (verify before serving) | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
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Tennessee14 days · 30 days
Tennessee uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 14 days | Tenn. Code § 66-28-505 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 14 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: Applies in URLTA counties (most metro areas); non-URLTA counties differ.
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Texas3 days · 30 days
Texas uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 days | Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: The lease may provide for a shorter or longer period.
Utah3 business days · 15 days
Utah uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 business days | Utah Code § 78B-6-802 |
| Month-to-month termination | 15 days | Only 15 days — shorter than most states (§ 78B-6-802). |
| Rent increase | 15 days (verify before serving) | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 business days. Count business days rather than ordinary calendar days. Exclude weekends, check the court holiday calendar, and do not count the day of service unless the governing rule expressly says otherwise.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 15 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: Business days exclude weekends; the day the notice is served does not count.
- Ending a tenancy: Only 15 days — shorter than most states (§ 78B-6-802).
Vermont14 days · 60 days
Vermont uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 14 days | 9 V.S.A. § 4467(a) |
| Month-to-month termination | 60 days | For monthly tenancies without a written agreement: 60 days if the tenant has lived there 2 years or less, 90 days if longer (9 V.S.A. § 4467). |
| Rent increase | 60 days (verify before serving) | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 14 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 60 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Ending a tenancy: For monthly tenancies without a written agreement: 60 days if the tenant has lived there 2 years or less, 90 days if longer (9 V.S.A. § 4467).
Virginia5 days · 30 days
Virginia uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 5 days | Va. Code § 55.1-1245(F) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 5 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
No additional state-specific note is recorded in the current dataset. Check local law and the official source before serving notice.
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Washington14 days · 20 days
Washington uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 14 days | RCW 59.18.057 |
| Month-to-month termination | 20 days | Just cause is generally required to end a tenancy (RCW 59.18.650). |
| Rent increase | 90 days | HB 1217 (2025): 90 days' notice on the mandatory Department of Commerce form, with a statewide cap on most increases (roughly 7% + inflation, 10% max). Seattle requires 180 days. |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 14 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 20 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Ending a tenancy: Just cause is generally required to end a tenancy (RCW 59.18.650).
- Rent increases: HB 1217 (2025): 90 days' notice on the mandatory Department of Commerce form, with a statewide cap on most increases (roughly 7% + inflation, 10% max). Seattle requires 180 days.
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West VirginiaDemand-based · 30 days
West Virginia uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | Demand-based | W. Va. Code § 55-3A-1 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Confirm rental-period alignment |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
The unpaid-rent procedure is not represented by one fixed statewide countdown. The state uses a demand-based or fact-specific procedure instead of one universal countdown. The lease, housing program, and local court rules may add a deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: No pre-filing notice is required for nonpayment — the landlord may file directly. A courtesy demand letter is still recommended.
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Wisconsin5 days · 28 days
Wisconsin uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 5 days | Wis. Stat. § 704.17(2) |
| Month-to-month termination | 28 days | 28 days, not 30 (§ 704.19). |
| Rent increase | 28 days (verify before serving) | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 5 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 28 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Unpaid rent: 5-day notice with right to cure applies to month-to-month and one-year leases.
- Ending a tenancy: 28 days, not 30 (§ 704.19).
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Wyoming3 days · 30 days
Wyoming uses the following statewide baselines in the current dataset. These are planning references, not a substitute for the cited statute, local ordinance, lease, or official court form.
| Notice topic | Recorded baseline | Source / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Formal notice for unpaid rent | 3 days | Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1002 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | No clear statute; 30 days is standard practice. |
| Rent increase | Check local rule | Check local limits and lease terms |
For unpaid rent, the recorded period is 3 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
For a month-to-month termination, the recorded baseline is 30 days. The stated period uses calendar days unless the cited law or a local court rule says otherwise. Confirm how the service date, weekends, holidays, and mailing extensions affect the final deadline.
State-specific notes
- Ending a tenancy: No clear statute; 30 days is standard practice.