Notice to Quit
/ˈnoʊtɪs tə kwɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal written notification by a landlord to a tenant to vacate leased premises, typically due to breach or expiration of the lease.
The landlord served a notice to quit after the tenant failed to pay rent for two months.
Forms
- notice to quit
- notices to quit
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Commentary
A notice to quit is a prerequisite step before initiating legal eviction proceedings; it must comply with statutory timing and content requirements to be effective.
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