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 Louisiana, a notice to pay rent or quit is a legal document that a landlord can serve to a tenant who is late on their rent. This notice informs the tenant that they must either pay the overdue rent by a specified deadline or vacate the premises. The notice period required by Louisiana law is generally five days. This means that the tenant has five days from the receipt of the notice to either pay the rent or leave the property. If the tenant fails to comply with the notice, the landlord may then proceed with filing an eviction lawsuit, known as an 'eviction proceeding' or 'Rule to Evict.' It is important for landlords to follow the proper legal procedures when issuing such notices to avoid any legal issues that could arise from an improper eviction process. Tenants who receive a notice to pay rent or quit should take it seriously and either make arrangements to pay the rent owed or prepare to vacate the property to avoid legal action.