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 Delaware, a notice to pay rent or quit is a formal communication from a landlord to a tenant who is behind on rent. Under Delaware law, landlords must provide tenants with a 5-day notice to pay or quit for nonpayment of rent. This means that the tenant has five days to pay the overdue rent or vacate the property. If the tenant fails to comply with the notice, the landlord may then proceed with filing for eviction in court. It's important to note that the notice must be in writing and should include the amount of rent owed, the deadline for payment, and a statement indicating that failure to pay or vacate may lead to legal proceedings for eviction. Tenants who receive such a notice should act promptly to either pay the rent due or discuss potential arrangements with their landlord to avoid eviction proceedings.