Late Rent Notice
The rent is late and the text messages aren't working. Send a clear, documented reminder — the amount, the late fee, the deadline — and download a print-ready PDF. Free, no signup.
This is a payment reminder, not a legal eviction notice. If the rent stays unpaid, the formal next step is a notice to pay or quit with your state's statutory deadline — use thestate-specific eviction noticefor that.
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Late Rent Notice
Date: __________
To: __________
Re: __________
Our records show that your rent for __________, due on__________, has not been received. The amount owed is$__________ USD. Late fee per the lease: __________ . Total now due: $__________ USD.
Please pay the total by __________ as follows: __________ .
If you have already sent this payment, or if you need to discuss a payment arrangement, please contact me as soon as possible. If the balance remains unpaid, I may pursue the remedies available under the lease and state law, which can begin with a formal notice to pay or quit.
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Why send a written notice first
Most late rent gets paid after a clear, professional reminder — and the written record protects you either way. It shows the date the arrears were flagged, the exact amount, and the chance you gave the tenant to fix it: exactly what you want on file if the situation ever reaches a formal eviction.
Rent still unpaid after the deadline? The formal next step is your state'seviction notice (notice to pay or quit) — each state page shows the statutory notice period with its official source. Payment arrived? Document it with thefree rent receipt. Setting up a new tenancy? Start with the state-specific lease agreement.
Frequently asked questions
Is a late rent notice the same as an eviction notice?
No. This is a documented payment reminder — a professional first step that often resolves the issue and creates a paper trail. An eviction notice (notice to pay or quit) is a formal legal notice with a statutory deadline set by your state’s law. If the rent stays unpaid, use our state-specific eviction notice, which reflects your state’s required notice period.
When should I send a late rent notice?
As soon as the rent is past due (after any grace period in the lease). Sending it promptly and in writing sets a professional tone, documents the arrears, and gives the tenant a clear path to fix it before things escalate.
Can I charge a late fee?
Only if the lease provides for one, and subject to your state’s limits — some states cap late fees or require a grace period. This notice states the fee exactly as the lease sets it; it doesn’t create a fee on its own.
How should I deliver it?
Any way you can document: email with the PDF attached, text with a copy, hand delivery, or mail. Keep a copy and note the date — if you later need a formal eviction notice, the paper trail of this reminder helps.