Late Rent Notice Template
A clear, professional notice for when rent is past due. Fill in the details below and the notice writes itself, ready to copy into an email or print and deliver.
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When to send a late rent notice
Send it once your lease's grace period has ended and rent still hasn't arrived, typically 3–5 days after the due date. Before that point, a friendly reminder works better. A late rent notice is more formal: it records that rent is late, states exactly what's owed and how to pay, and creates a paper trail if you need to take further steps.
What a late rent notice should include
- The tenant's name and the property address
- The original due date and the amount of rent owed
- Any late fee, but only if your lease provides for it and your state allows it
- The total due and how to pay
- A deadline or next step, and how to reach you
Tips
- Keep the tone factual. Most late payments are an oversight or a cash-flow hiccup. A calm notice gets paid faster than an angry one.
- Check the late fee first. Some states require a waiting period or cap the fee. Use the late fee calculator.
- Keep a copy. Save the email or a photo of the delivered notice. It's part of your documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Is a late rent notice legally required?+
A simple late notice usually isn't required, though New York requires a certified-mail notice when rent isn't received within 5 days. If you plan to evict, your state will require a formal pay-or-quit (or similar) notice with strict rules.
Can I send a late rent notice by email or text?+
For an informal late notice, yes, and email is often fastest. Formal eviction notices usually must be delivered in specific ways (in person, posted, or by mail), so check your state's rules.
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