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Eviction Notice Timelines by State
Compare eviction notice requirements and court process timelines for nonpayment of rent and lease violations across all 50 states.
50 States3 data columnsLast updated: 2025-12-05
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| State | Notice (Nonpayment) | Notice (Lease Violation) | Court Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL - Alabama | 7 days | 14 days | 2-4 weeks |
| AK - Alaska | 7 days | 10 days to cure / 15 days to quit | 2-4 weeks |
| AZ - Arizona | 5 days | 10 days to cure | 2-3 weeks |
| AR - Arkansas | 3 days (unlawful detainer) / 10 days (written lease) | 14 days | 1-3 weeks |
| CA - California | 3 days | 3 days to cure | 3-8 weeks (varies by county) |
| CO - Colorado | 10 days | 10 days to cure | 2-4 weeks |
| CT - Connecticut | 3 days (demand) / 15 days (notice to quit) | 15 days | 3-6 weeks |
| DE - Delaware | 5 days | 7 days | 2-4 weeks |
| FL - Florida | 3 days | 7 days to cure / 7 days unconditional (repeat) | 2-4 weeks |
| GA - Georgia | Immediate (demand) | No cure required | 2-4 weeks |
| HI - Hawaii | 5 days | 10 days to cure | 3-5 weeks |
| ID - Idaho | 3 days | 3 days | 1-3 weeks |
| IL - Illinois | 5 days | 10 days to cure | 3-6 weeks |
| IN - Indiana | 10 days | Reasonable time to cure | 2-4 weeks |
| IA - Iowa | 3 days | 7 days | 2-4 weeks |
| KS - Kansas | 3 days (10 days if no acceleration clause) | 14 days to cure / 30 days to quit | 2-4 weeks |
| KY - Kentucky | 7 days | 14 days to cure | 2-4 weeks |
| LA - Louisiana | 5 days | 5 days | 2-4 weeks |
| ME - Maine | 7 days | 7 days | 3-6 weeks |
| MD - Maryland | Immediate (failure to pay rent action) | 30 days | 2-4 weeks |
| MA - Massachusetts | 14 days | 30 days (or per lease terms) | 4-8 weeks |
| MI - Michigan | 7 days | 30 days | 2-5 weeks |
| MN - Minnesota | 14 days | 30 days | 2-4 weeks |
| MS - Mississippi | 3 days | 30 days | 2-4 weeks |
| MO - Missouri | Immediate (upon demand) | 30 days | 2-4 weeks |
| MT - Montana | 3 days | 14 days to cure / 30 days to quit | 2-4 weeks |
| NE - Nebraska | 3 days (7 days for week-to-week) | 14 days to cure / 30 days to quit | 2-4 weeks |
| NV - Nevada | 7 days | 5 days to cure | 2-4 weeks |
| NH - New Hampshire | 7 days | 30 days | 3-5 weeks |
| NJ - New Jersey | No notice required (court demand) | 3 days (disorderly) / 30 days (breach) | 4-8 weeks |
| NM - New Mexico | 3 days | 7 days to cure / 30 days to quit | 2-4 weeks |
| NY - New York | 14 days | 10 days to cure (30 days notice after) | 4-12 weeks (NYC longer) |
| NC - North Carolina | 10 days | Immediately upon expiration | 2-4 weeks |
| ND - North Dakota | 3 days | 3 days | 1-3 weeks |
| OH - Ohio | 3 days | 30 days | 3-5 weeks |
| OK - Oklahoma | 5 days | 10 days to cure / 15 days to quit | 2-4 weeks |
| OR - Oregon | 13 days (72 hrs after grace period) | 14 days to cure / 30 days to quit | 3-6 weeks |
| PA - Pennsylvania | 10 days | 15 days (lease <1 year) / 30 days (lease 1+ year) | 3-5 weeks |
| RI - Rhode Island | 5 days | 20 days | 3-5 weeks |
| SC - South Carolina | 5 days | 14 days | 2-4 weeks |
| SD - South Dakota | 3 days | Immediate filing (forcible entry/detainer) | 1-3 weeks |
| TN - Tennessee | 14 days (30 days if federal) | 14 days | 2-4 weeks |
| TX - Texas | 3 days | 3 days (or per lease) | 3-5 weeks |
| UT - Utah | 3 days | 3 days | 2-4 weeks |
| VT - Vermont | 14 days | 30 days | 4-8 weeks |
| VA - Virginia | 5 days | 21 days to cure / 30 days to quit | 2-4 weeks |
| WA - Washington | 14 days | 10 days to cure | 3-6 weeks |
| WV - West Virginia | Immediate (upon demand) | Immediate (wrongful occupation) | 2-4 weeks |
| WI - Wisconsin | 5 days | 5 days | 2-4 weeks |
| WY - Wyoming | 3 days | 3 days | 1-3 weeks |
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and may not reflect the most recent legislative changes. Always verify current law with official state sources or consult a licensed attorney in the relevant jurisdiction.