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 New Hampshire, a notice to pay rent or quit is a formal communication from a landlord to a tenant who is behind on rent. This notice informs the tenant that they must either pay the overdue rent by a specified deadline or vacate the rental property. According to New Hampshire state statutes (RSA 540:3, IV), a landlord must provide a minimum of seven days' notice for the tenant to pay the rent or leave the premises. If the tenant fails to comply with the notice by either paying the rent or vacating, the landlord may then initiate formal eviction proceedings through the court system. It's important for both landlords and tenants to understand that this process is governed by state law, and specific procedures must be followed to ensure that the rights of both parties are protected.