- 1). Verify the specific demand requirements for the state the property is located in. Some states require the demand be received by the tenant three days before any legal action is filed. There may also be further restrictions regarding which days of the week these can be. For example, in Florida, the three days cannot include Saturday, Sunday or legally established holidays.
- 2). Prepare a typed or written letter to the tenant. Some states have forms available for your convenience.
- 3). Include the date on the notice, the tenants name and address, the amount of rent due and any late fees that have been incurred.
- 4). Indicate that the tenant has three days to pay the amount if he wishes to avoid the eviction papers being filed at the local courthouse. In some states, this is referred to as "expiry of the notice." The date must be clearly indicated to avoid any confusion, especially in states where there are restrictions on the days that can be included in the three-day time frame.
- 5). Serve the tenant in person or via registered mail so that you have record of the date the papers were served. In some states, you may be able to post the notice on the front door of the residence. If the tenant does not pay the money due before the expiration date of the notice, you may then file legal eviction papers to have him permanently removed from the residence.
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