A late rent notice is a courteous written record that rent is overdue. It often resolves the problem before it becomes a dispute.
Free Late Rent Notice template
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Notice of Late Rent
Date: ____
To: ____ Property: ____
This is a reminder that your rent for ____ has not been received.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Rent due | $____ |
| Late fee (per your lease) | $____ |
| Total now due | $____ |
Please pay the total by ____ by ____.
If you have already paid, thank you: please contact us so we can update our records. If you are having trouble paying, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your options.
This notice is a reminder and is not a notice to vacate.
Sincerely,
____ ____
This free template is general information, not legal advice, and may not suit your state or situation. Some documents must be signed before witnesses or a notary. For anything important, have a lawyer review it.
A reminder, not an eviction notice
If rent remains unpaid, landlords in most states must serve a specific statutory notice (such as a “pay rent or quit” notice) before filing an eviction. Those notices have strict content, timing and delivery rules that vary by state and city. This template is not that notice.
Good practice
- Charge only late fees allowed by your lease and state law.
- Keep a copy and note how and when you delivered it.
- Consider a payment plan if the tenant is cooperative.
Frequently asked questions
When can a landlord charge a late fee?
When the lease allows it, and within any limits set by state or local law. Some states require a grace period.
Questions from readers
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