What Is a 7-Day Eviction Notice?
A 7-day eviction notice gives tenants a final warning to correct a lease violation or leave the property. Landlords use this form when tenants break the terms of their rental agreement, commonly for non-payment of rent or other issues like damage or unauthorized occupants. The seven-day period provides tenants a short but fair window to resolve the problem before formal eviction proceedings begin.
Each state has different rules about when this notice can be used. Legal Templates can help you create a 7-day eviction notice compliant with state laws. Use our document editor to start creating your notice today.
Curable vs. Incurable
Whether a 7-day notice can be “cured” depends on the situation and state law.
- Curable violations let the tenant stay if they fix the problem quickly, for example, paying back rent or repairing minor damage.
- Incurable violations, such as repeated lease breaches or illegal activity, often require the tenant to leave without a second chance.
States That Use a 7-Day Notice
A 7-day eviction notice only applies in specific states and situations. Use the table below to check where this notice type is allowed and what it covers. If your state isn’t listed, check your state’s notice period laws.
| State | Type of Tenancy Terminated | Curable? |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Non-compliance with lease terms Failure to pay rent | Yes |
| Alaska | Failure to pay rent | Yes |
| Delaware | Non-compliance with lease terms | Yes (except for serious violations) |
| Florida | Non-compliance with lease terms Week-to-week tenancy | Yes (except for serious violations) |
| Illinois | Week-to-week tenancy without written lease | No |
| Iowa | Non-compliance with lease terms | Yes (unless 2nd violation within 6 months) |
| Kentucky | Failure to pay rent | Yes |
| Maine | Non-compliance with lease terms Failure to pay rent | Yes |
| Michigan | Failure to pay rent | Yes |
| Nebraska | Failure to pay rent | Yes |
| New Hampshire | Failure to pay rent | Yes |
| New Mexico | Non-compliance with lease terms | Yes (unless 2nd violation) |
| North Carolina | Month-to-month tenancy | No |
| Ohio | Week-to-week tenancy | No |
| Tennessee | Second violation of lease terms in 6 months Failure to pay rent twice in 6 months | No |
Sample 7-Day Eviction Notice
Below, you can see a sample 7-day eviction notice. Use our document editor to customize this template to meet your needs. Once complete, you can download it in PDF or Word format.
