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 Nebraska, a notice to pay rent or quit is a formal communication from a landlord to a tenant who is behind on rent. According to Nebraska state statutes, specifically the Nebraska Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, the landlord must provide the tenant with a written notice giving them a specific period to pay the rent or vacate the property. The notice must give the tenant at least seven days to pay the overdue rent before the landlord can initiate eviction proceedings. If the tenant fails to pay the rent within the seven-day period and does not vacate the premises, the landlord may then proceed to file an eviction lawsuit, also known as an unlawful detainer action, in the appropriate court. It is important for both landlords and tenants to understand their rights and obligations under the law, and an attorney can provide guidance specific to the circumstances of the case.