# Eviction Notice

An eviction notice is a legal document issued by a landlord to a tenant, signaling the start of the eviction process. This notice is typically served when a tenant has violated terms of the lease agreement, such as failing to pay rent, causing significant damage to the property, engaging in illegal activities, or other breaches as outlined in the lease. The notice provides formal documentation that the landlord intends to reclaim possession of the property.

The eviction notice specifies the reason for eviction and outlines the conditions under which the tenant must vacate the property. It includes a deadline by which the tenant must either rectify the violation (like paying overdue rent) or leave the premises. Failure to comply with the notice can lead to further legal action by the landlord, including court proceedings. The notice is a crucial step in the legal process of eviction, ensuring both parties are aware of their rights and the actions required.

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## What is an Eviction Notice

**Author**  
  
Courtney M. Prado, Esq.  
**Attorney**  
Courtney graduated from the University of California at Davis with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in the intersection between law and society. She went on to graduate with honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2021 as a Diversity Scholarship Foundation award recipient and as a board member of the Disability Advocacy Law Student Association. She worked for Chicago-Kent’s in-house legal clinic in the civil litigation department throughout law school and she holds a specialty certification in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution in addition to being a certified mediator for the court systems in Illinois. Along with mediating, Courtney maintains a business as a solo freelance attorney providing litigation, research, strategy, and drafting services to lawyers around the country.