Demand Letter for Non-Payment of Rent

Template

[Landlord Name]
[Your Address]
[Date]

[Tenant Name]
[Rental Address]

Re: Demand for unpaid rent — [Rental Address]

Dear [Tenant Name],

Rent of [Amount Due] for the period [period] is overdue as of [Due Date]. Including any late fees of [Fee], the total now owing is [Total].

Please pay the full [Total] within [Number] days. If not paid, I may begin the state’s lawful notice-to-quit process, which can lead to eviction. This letter is a formal demand and not a waiver of any right.

Sincerely,
[Landlord Name]

What to fill in

The exact rent period and amount
Any late fee allowed by the lease
The state’s notice period
The tenant’s correct legal name

Legal note

Follow your state’s notice rules exactly — many US states require a specific "pay or quit" notice form and timeframe before filing for eviction. Self-help eviction (changing locks) is illegal in most states.

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Demand Letter for Non-Payment of Rent

What to fill in

Legal note

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