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 Idaho, a notice to pay rent or quit is a formal written communication from a landlord to a tenant who is behind on their rent. This notice informs the tenant that they must either pay the overdue rent by a specified deadline or vacate the rental property. According to Idaho Code § 6-303, landlords must provide a three-day notice to tenants for nonpayment of rent before they can initiate eviction proceedings. This means the tenant has three days after receiving the notice to either pay the full amount of rent due or move out. If the tenant fails to comply with the notice by either paying the rent or vacating the premises, the landlord may then proceed with filing 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 Idaho law regarding the eviction process, and tenants facing eviction may benefit from seeking advice from an attorney.