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 North Dakota, 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 North Dakota Century Code Section 47-32-01, if a tenant is late on rent, the landlord must provide at least three days' notice before initiating eviction proceedings. This notice period gives the tenant a chance to pay the rent and avoid eviction. If the tenant fails to pay the rent within the three-day period and does not vacate the premises, the landlord may proceed with filing an eviction lawsuit, also known as a 'forcible detainer action,' in the appropriate court. It is important for both landlords and tenants to understand that the eviction process is governed by state law, and landlords must follow the proper legal procedures to evict a tenant.