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Eviction Notice Timelines by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

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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StateNotice (Nonpayment)Notice (Lease Violation)Court Process
AL - Alabama7 days14 days2-4 weeks
AK - Alaska7 days10 days to cure / 15 days to quit2-4 weeks
AZ - Arizona5 days10 days to cure2-3 weeks
AR - Arkansas3 days (unlawful detainer) / 10 days (written lease)14 days1-3 weeks
CA - California3 days3 days to cure3-8 weeks (varies by county)
CO - Colorado10 days10 days to cure2-4 weeks
CT - Connecticut3 days (demand) / 15 days (notice to quit)15 days3-6 weeks
DE - Delaware5 days7 days2-4 weeks
FL - Florida3 days7 days to cure / 7 days unconditional (repeat)2-4 weeks
GA - GeorgiaImmediate (demand)No cure required2-4 weeks
HI - Hawaii5 days10 days to cure3-5 weeks
ID - Idaho3 days3 days1-3 weeks
IL - Illinois5 days10 days to cure3-6 weeks
IN - Indiana10 daysReasonable time to cure2-4 weeks
IA - Iowa3 days7 days2-4 weeks
KS - Kansas3 days (10 days if no acceleration clause)14 days to cure / 30 days to quit2-4 weeks
KY - Kentucky7 days14 days to cure2-4 weeks
LA - Louisiana5 days5 days2-4 weeks
ME - Maine7 days7 days3-6 weeks
MD - MarylandImmediate (failure to pay rent action)30 days2-4 weeks
MA - Massachusetts14 days30 days (or per lease terms)4-8 weeks
MI - Michigan7 days30 days2-5 weeks
MN - Minnesota14 days30 days2-4 weeks
MS - Mississippi3 days30 days2-4 weeks
MO - MissouriImmediate (upon demand)30 days2-4 weeks
MT - Montana3 days14 days to cure / 30 days to quit2-4 weeks
NE - Nebraska3 days (7 days for week-to-week)14 days to cure / 30 days to quit2-4 weeks
NV - Nevada7 days5 days to cure2-4 weeks
NH - New Hampshire7 days30 days3-5 weeks
NJ - New JerseyNo notice required (court demand)3 days (disorderly) / 30 days (breach)4-8 weeks
NM - New Mexico3 days7 days to cure / 30 days to quit2-4 weeks
NY - New York14 days10 days to cure (30 days notice after)4-12 weeks (NYC longer)
NC - North Carolina10 daysImmediately upon expiration2-4 weeks
ND - North Dakota3 days3 days1-3 weeks
OH - Ohio3 days30 days3-5 weeks
OK - Oklahoma5 days10 days to cure / 15 days to quit2-4 weeks
OR - Oregon13 days (72 hrs after grace period)14 days to cure / 30 days to quit3-6 weeks
PA - Pennsylvania10 days15 days (lease <1 year) / 30 days (lease 1+ year)3-5 weeks
RI - Rhode Island5 days20 days3-5 weeks
SC - South Carolina5 days14 days2-4 weeks
SD - South Dakota3 daysImmediate filing (forcible entry/detainer)1-3 weeks
TN - Tennessee14 days (30 days if federal)14 days2-4 weeks
TX - Texas3 days3 days (or per lease)3-5 weeks
UT - Utah3 days3 days2-4 weeks
VT - Vermont14 days30 days4-8 weeks
VA - Virginia5 days21 days to cure / 30 days to quit2-4 weeks
WA - Washington14 days10 days to cure3-6 weeks
WV - West VirginiaImmediate (upon demand)Immediate (wrongful occupation)2-4 weeks
WI - Wisconsin5 days5 days2-4 weeks
WY - Wyoming3 days3 days1-3 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.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.