What Is a Pay or Quit Notice?
Requires tenant to pay overdue rent or vacate the property
Used for: Non-payment of rent
Notice period in Alabama: 7 days
Alabama Requirements
✓ Minimum notice period: 7 days
✓ Must be in writing and addressed to the tenant by name
✓ Must include the specific reason for the notice
✓ Must state the exact amount of rent owed and the period it covers
✓ Must include the landlord's name and signature
✓ Must include the date the notice is served
✓ Must be properly delivered (in person, posted on door, or certified mail)
Sample Notice Language
⚠️ Not legal advice. This is a template only. Requirements vary — have an attorney review before use.
To: [Tenant Name]
Address: [Property Address]
You are hereby notified that you are in default of your rental agreement for failure to pay rent. The amount due is $[AMOUNT] for the period of [DATE] to [DATE].
You have 7 days from receipt of this notice to either:
1. Pay the full amount of rent owed, OR
2. Vacate and surrender possession of the premises.
If you fail to do either, legal proceedings will be initiated to recover possession and all amounts owed.
Date: ________________
Landlord Signature: ________________
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