How to Write a Late Rent Notice and Document Delivery

A late-rent notice should tell the tenant exactly what is owed, when it must be paid, and how it was delivered. Documenting service is key if you need to prove proper notice later.

When to use this

• You need to send a neutral late-rent or pay/quit notice.
• You want proof of how and when the notice was delivered (mail, hand delivery, email).
• You are preparing for possible court action and need organized records.

How to do it (fast)

1. List landlord and tenant names plus the rental address.
2. Itemize each month owed with amounts and any late fees; check the total.
3. Set a specific cure deadline date and provide payment instructions.
4. Select delivery methods and keep copies or tracking numbers for your file.

Why this helps

• A clear total reduces confusion and shows good-faith communication.
• Documented delivery protects you if timing or service is challenged later.
• An organized notice pairs well with ledgers and certified mail logs.

Related tools

• Rent demand / late rent notice tool
• Certified mail log
• Rent ledger

Not legal advice. Courts set their own rules. Keep your original records.