What Is a 14-Day Eviction Notice?
A 14-day eviction notice allows landlords to formally notify tenants of a lease violation and offer time to fix it or to vacate the property. If the tenant leaves, they may still owe unpaid rent or other fees. If they fix the violation, the lease continues as if nothing happened. However, repeated or serious issues may allow the landlord to terminate the lease entirely.
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Can a 14-Day Notice Be Cured?
In many states, tenants can fix the issue and stay in the property.
- Curable violations include unpaid rent or minor breaches, where the lease can be restored if resolved.
- Incurable violations often involve repeat offenses or serious conduct that allows the lease to be ended without the option to fix it.
Always check local laws to confirm whether a violation is curable under a 14-day notice.
States That Use a 14-Day Notice
A 14-day eviction notice is only used in certain states and for specific violations. Check the list below to see where this type of notice applies. If your state isn’t listed, review state notice period laws.
| State | Reason for Tenancy Termination | Curable? |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Non-compliance with lease terms | Depends on violation |
| Kansas | Non-compliance with lease terms | Depends on violation |
| Massachusetts | Failure to pay rent | Yes |
| Minnesota | Failure to pay rent | Yes |
| Mississippi | Non-compliance with lease terms | Depends on violation |
| Montana | Non-compliance with lease terms | Depends on violation |
| New York | Failure to pay rent | Yes |
| South Carolina | Non-compliance with lease terms | Depends on violation |
| Tennessee | Failure to pay rent Non-compliance with lease terms | Yes Depends on violation |
| Vermont | Failure to pay rent Illegal activity | Yes No |
| Washington | Failure to pay rent | Yes |
Sample 14-Day Eviction Notice
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