Landlord and Tenant Notices
Give notice to your tenant or to your landlord with these downloadable forms for landlords, tenants and rental property managers.
Each form contains information specific to the state, province or territory concerning:
- the circumstances in which notice is required to be given by either party to the other,
- the information which must be included in the notice,
- the notice period (number of days required to be given),
- the manner in which notice must be given (e.g. registered mail, personal delivery, regular mail, etc.).
If you need lease contracts or tenancy agreements, go to our Residential Lease and Tenancy Forms section.
New Brunswick Notice of Transfer of Ownership of Rental Premises
Give notice to Residential Tenancies that you have transferred ownership of a rental premises with this free form for New Brunswick landlords.
- The Notice is required under the Residential Tenancies Act.
- The landlord must provide the Residential Tenancies Office with the date of the change of ownership and the name and address of the new owner.
- The form includes both the English and French versions.
- Issued by Service New Brunswick as a fillable PDF form.
New Brunswick Notice to Vacate
Serve a tenant who is behind in rent payments with this free Notice to Vacate form for New Brunswick landlords.
- The Notice contains instructions for how it must be served.
- The landlord informs the tenants that they must either pay the rent in full within 7 days of receiving the notice, or vacate the rental premises.
- This form can also be used by rental property managers.
- Available as a free PDF download, issued by Service New Brunswick.
New Brunswick Security Deposit Claim
New Brunswick landlords, make a claim against your tenant's security deposit for damage, cleaning or repairs with this free Security Deposit Claim form.
- The Security Deposit Claim must be completed and filed at the termination of the tenancy, in accordance with the New Brunswick Residential Tenancies Act.
- The landlord must specify the deductions being claimed against the security deposit for unpaid rent, and for cleaning or repairs required to the premises.
- The form contains both English and French versions.
- Issued by Service New Brunswick as a fillable PDF.
New Jersey Notice of Abandoned Property
NJ landlords, if your tenant has vacated and left behind personal property, you must serve them with this New Jersey Notice of Abandoned Property.
- The property cannot be determined to be abandoned until you have retaken possession of the rental premises.
- The landlord informs the tenant where the personal property is being stored, and how many days the tenant has to remove it.
- If the tenant fails to remove the property within the designated time period, the landlord has the right to sell, destroy or otherwise dispose of it.
- A Record of Service form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.
- This template is available in MS Word format. Downloadable, easy to use.
- Only for use in the State of New Jersey.
New Jersey Notice of Termination by Tenant
Overview of the New Jersey Notice of Termination by Tenant Form
This document serves as a formal notice for tenants in New Jersey who wish to terminate their rental lease. By providing this notice, tenants inform their landlord of their intention not to renew the lease upon its expiration. The tenant is required to vacate the rental premises no later than the lease termination date.
Notice to Landlord
The New Jersey Notice of Termination by Tenant is used to officially notify the landlord that the lease will not be renewed. This ensures that both parties are aware of the tenant’s plan to move out at the end of the lease period, and it specifies the date by which the premises will be vacated.
Certificate of Service
Included with the notice is a Certificate of Service form. This form is used to document the manner in which the notice was delivered to the landlord. Recording these details provides proof that the landlord has been properly informed of the tenant’s intentions.
Availability
The template for this notice is available as a downloadable Microsoft Word file, making it easy for tenants to access and complete.
Jurisdiction
This notice is designed specifically for use in the State of New Jersey. It should not be used for rental agreements outside of New Jersey.
New Jersey Notice to Cease for Habitual Late Rent
Overview of the New Jersey Notice to Cease for Habitual Late Payment of Rent
This Notice to Cease is designed for situations where a tenant regularly fails to pay rent on time. It is issued in accordance with the New Jersey Statutes and the Anti-Eviction Act, serving as a formal warning to the tenant regarding their payment obligations.
Purpose of the Notice
The primary goal of this Notice is to inform the tenant that ongoing late payment of rent is unacceptable. By serving this Notice, the landlord clarifies that the tenant must ensure rent is paid promptly on the due date moving forward.
Tenant's Right to Remain
If the tenant settles all outstanding rent and continues to make timely payments after receiving this Notice, they are permitted to remain in the rental unit. Continued compliance with payment terms will allow the tenancy to continue without further issue.
Consequences of Continued Late Payment
Should the tenant fail to pay rent on time again after being served with the Notice to Cease, the landlord has the right to terminate the tenancy. In such cases, the landlord may initiate eviction proceedings against the tenant in accordance with legal requirements.
What is Included With the Notice Form
A Certificate of Service form accompanies this Notice. This form is used to document the method and details of how the Notice was provided to the tenant, ensuring proper legal process is followed.
The form package also includes guidance to assist landlords in accurately completing and delivering the Notice to the tenant. These instructions help ensure that all procedural requirements are met.
Format and Jurisdiction
The Notice to Cease is available in Microsoft Word format for ease of use and editing. It is intended for use only within the State of New Jersey.
New Jersey Notice to Quit for Habitual Late Rent
Overview of the New Jersey 30-Day Notice to Quit
Landlords in New Jersey have the legal right to terminate a tenancy when a tenant repeatedly fails to pay rent on time. To initiate this process, the landlord must serve the tenant with a 30-Day Notice to Quit. This formal notice is intended for situations where the tenant has habitually paid rent late, despite prior warnings.
Prior Notice Requirement
Before issuing the 30-Day Notice to Quit, the landlord must first serve the tenant with a Notice to Cease. The Notice to Cease acts as a warning, informing the tenant of the need to pay rent punctually. If the tenant continues to pay rent late after receiving this warning, the landlord may then proceed with the Notice to Quit.
Purpose and Implications of the Notice to Quit
The 30-Day Notice to Quit clearly informs the tenant that, due to their continued failure to comply with the Notice to Cease, the tenancy is now terminated. The tenant is required to vacate the premises within thirty days of receiving this notice.
If the tenant does not leave the property by the specified date, the landlord is entitled to begin eviction proceedings to regain possession of the premises.
Certificate of Service
To document how and when the Notice to Quit was delivered to the tenant, a Certificate of Service form is included. This form enables the landlord to record the specific details of service, ensuring legal compliance and clarity in the eviction process.
Format and Intended Use
The Notice to Quit, along with the Certificate of Service, is provided in Microsoft Word format for ease of use and editing. It is specifically designed for use within the State of New Jersey and should not be used in other jurisdictions.
New Jersey Notice to Quit for Illegal Activity
New Jersey landlords, terminate a tenant who is involved in illegal activity by serving them with this 3-Day Notice to Quit.
- The landlord does not have to serve a tenant with a Notice to Cease if the tenant is involved in illegal activities such as drug trafficking, assault, prostitution, etc.
- This Notice informs the tenant that, because of the illegal activity, the tenancy is now terminated and the tenant must vacate the premises 3 days after receiving the Notice.
- If the tenant does not vacate the premises, the landlord will start eviction proceedings.
- A Certificate of Service form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.
New York 3 Day Notice of Demand for Unpaid Rent
New York landlords, is your tenant behind in the rent? Serve him/her with this 3 Day Notice of Demand for Unpaid Rent, pursuant to the State Consolidated Laws.
- The tenant is required to pay the overdue rent within 3 days or the landlord will initiate legal proceedings to recover the premises.
- A Service of Notice form is included, to record the details of how the Notice is served on the tenant.
- The form is available in MS Word format. Easy to use, downloadable, fully editable.
- Intended to be used only within the State of New York.
New York Notice of Termination of Tenancy at Will
Terminate a tenancy at will by serving your tenant with this Notice of Termination of Tenancy at Will for New York State.
- The tenant is notified that the tenancy shall terminate in 30 days, and the tenant is required to quit the premises by the end of the 30-day period.
- If the tenant does not vacate the premises as required, the landlord will proceed to have the tenant removed as allowed by law.
- A Service of Notice form is included, to record the details of how the Notice is served on the tenant.
- This is a downloadable legal form in Microsoft Word format.
- Intended for use only in the State of New York.