Lease Violation Notice To Tenant
A lease violation notice or letter to the tenant explains that they are in default of their lease. A time limit is given to the tenant for correcting the violation. The time period is dependent on the location. Generally, a landlord will provide the tenant with a lease violation notice before a notice to quit.
What Are The Most Common Violations Of A Lease
You can specify the conditions your tenant must follow when you create a lease. This will also include your responsibilities as a landlord. Remember that tenants may not know they have violated the lease or that there are circumstances beyond their control. When you send a notice of violation to a tenant, make sure to clearly document any violations.
Voice some common lease violations:
Multiple disturbance complaints were filed against the tenant.
The tenant has not complied with the pet policy (note that assistance animals are not considered pets).
The tenant has not maintained the rental in a clean and livable condition.
Additional unauthorized occupants may be living in the rental, but they are not on the lease.
The tenant is illegally using the property.
The tenant is overdue on paying rent.
What Information Should You Include In Your Lease Violation Notice
A lease violation notice content can vary depending on where you are located and what type of violation. A lease violation notice generally will contain:
The address of the rental property, with the unit number (if applicable).
Names of all tenants included in the lease agreement
The date that the notice of violation of lease was published
Reason for the notice
If applicable, the date and time of the violation
If the violation isn't corrected, there will be severe consequences
If the violation is repeated, the repercussions
The landlord's signature or the property manager
How Can You Give Notice Of A Lease Violation
Different communities may have different requirements regarding the acceptable delivery methods for lease violation notices. These are just a few ways a landlord could deliver a lease violation notification:
Notifications sent via certified mail
Notice posted on the door
Personal delivery of the notice to the tenant
A notice of violation of lease can generally be sent by certified mail or delivered in person. Be sure to check with a local attorney about landlord-tenant laws that may govern these notices. Many lease agreements include instructions on how and when to send a notice of violation.
What Time Does It Take For A Tenant To Correct A Violation Of A Lease
The lease should specify the number of days that a tenant must fix the problem. This can vary from one community to the next. Some lease violations can be corrected in as little as three days, while others may take up to 30 days. If the tenant fails to correct the lease violation after the allotted time period, the landlord may send the tenant a notice to quit or may have the right to begin the eviction process. Before proceeding with these steps, make sure you check your local laws.
