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What is a 30-Day Eviction Notice?

Troy Holmes
Troy Holmes

An eviction notice is a legal document that is used for purposes of removing a tenant from a building. Landlords typically give these notices when a tenant has not paid his rent. The 30-day eviction notice is a final notice, which is designed to give the tenant 30 days to make a rental payment before he is removed from a building.

A landlord typically places the notice on the doorway of the building. Failure to make a payment within this timeline documented in the notice will result in removal of all persons and belongings from the building.

Eviction is the unfortunate outcome of neglecting rent obligations. Rent is one of the most important bills and should be paid first. Monthly bills should be organized in a prioritized manner.

A 30-day notice of eviction is usually posted on an apartment's door.
A 30-day notice of eviction is usually posted on an apartment's door.

When an individual is evicted, his furniture is typically placed on the curb next to the house. This is a common event within an apartment complex. The landlord is typically forced to evict a tenant because of the cost incurred for the management of a home. This is the landlord’s primary recourse for non-payment of rent.

Evictions tend to spike during poor economic times. The eviction process starts with a 30-day eviction notice, but typically requires legal court documentation. When a tenant ignores his eviction notice, the landlord must file a legal document with the local courts. This legal document allows law enforcement to perform the eviction process.

An eviction notice can only be issued for failure to follow the rules of a lease agreement.
An eviction notice can only be issued for failure to follow the rules of a lease agreement.

In the United States, a landlord may not issue 30-day eviction notice for reasons of discrimination. This generally includes discrimination based on race, religion, and sexual preference. An eviction notice can only be issued for failure to follow the rules of a lease agreement. This can include both financial and behavioral rules.

A 30-day eviction notice can be appealed by the tenant. If he can prove to the court that he has resolved the issues, the eviction will be canceled by the court system. A formal eviction cannot be performed by a landlord. It can only be executed through the court system with law enforcement officers.

Once an eviction letter has been processed, the tenant has 30 days to appeal the situation. During this time, he should contact the landlord to resolve the problem. Ignoring an eviction notice will typically lead to removal from the home.

Discussion Comments

pollick

When I lived in a large apartment complex, there was always at least one tenant getting evicted every month. A sheriff's deputy usually served the eviction form to the tenant, and then sat in his vehicle and supervised the moving out process. The apartment manager wisely decided not to be in the vicinity while this was happening. Sometimes the tenants would throw belongings out of the windows instead of carrying them out to a truck or moving van.

Phaedrus

A 30 day notice to vacate is usually a shot across the bow from a frustrated landlord to a delinquent tenant. It may have nothing to do with the overall tenant/landlord relationship in general. Good tenants sometimes fall behind on rent payments, and landlords who depend on that income have the right to collect it. A lot can change in 30 days.

One time my landlord gave me an eviction notice form when I was two months behind on the rent. I had just been re-employed, and I was waiting for my first paycheck to arrive. It happened to be the end of the month, however, and my rent was clearly due. I got paid two weeks later and gave my landlord the entire amount of back rent. He tore up the eviction notice.

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    • A 30-day notice of eviction is usually posted on an apartment's door.
      By: bagraphix
      A 30-day notice of eviction is usually posted on an apartment's door.
    • An eviction notice can only be issued for failure to follow the rules of a lease agreement.
      By: andiafaith
      An eviction notice can only be issued for failure to follow the rules of a lease agreement.
    • Landlords cannot physically remove a tenant from the rented property until an official eviction notice has been served.
      By: Mikael Damkier
      Landlords cannot physically remove a tenant from the rented property until an official eviction notice has been served.