A notice to pay rent or quit—also known as an eviction notice or notice to vacate due to late rent—is a written letter demanding a tenant who is late paying rent (1) pay the rent by a certain date or (2) quit (leave or vacate) the premises.
In Arizona, a notice to pay rent or quit is a formal communication from a landlord to a tenant who is behind on rent. Under Arizona law, specifically the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, the landlord must provide a five-day notice to the tenant to pay the overdue rent or vacate the premises. This notice must be delivered in writing and should include the amount of rent owed and the date by which the rent must be paid to avoid eviction. If the tenant fails to pay the rent within five days after receiving the notice, the landlord may proceed with filing an eviction lawsuit, also known as a forcible detainer action, in court. It's important for both landlords and tenants to understand that this process is governed by specific state statutes and that failure to comply with the legal requirements can affect the outcome of an eviction proceeding.