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 Jersey, a notice to pay rent or quit is a formal communication from a landlord to a tenant who is behind on rent, giving the tenant a specific period to either pay the overdue rent or vacate the property. Under New Jersey law, the amount of notice required depends on the length of the tenancy. For a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord must provide at least one month's notice. If the tenant fails to pay the rent within the time specified in the notice, the landlord may initiate legal proceedings to evict the tenant. It's important to note that the eviction process is regulated by the New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act, which provides certain protections to tenants and outlines the legal procedures landlords must follow to lawfully evict a tenant. Tenants facing an eviction notice for non-payment of rent may have legal defenses available and should consider consulting with an attorney to understand their rights and options under New Jersey law.