Late Rent Notice (Payment Reminder)
A friendly-but-firm written reminder from a landlord to a tenant that rent is past due. The letter states the amount and due date, notes any grace period and late fee provided by the lease, gives clear payment instructions, and invites the tenant to make contact if there is a problem. It is deliberately not a "pay rent or quit" notice: it makes no demand for possession, sets no legal deadline and does not begin the eviction process, which keeps the relationship intact while still creating a dated paper trail. If the rent remains unpaid and you intend to start eviction, serve a formal eviction notice (notice to quit) instead — this reminder does not substitute for one.
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What you'll be asked
01Parties & Property
Landlord full name · Landlord (or agent) address for notices · Tenant name(s) · Rental property address · State where the property is located
02The overdue rent
Rent amount due (USD) · Date the rent was due · Grace period under the lease (days) · Are you charging a late fee? · Late fee amount (USD) · Does the lease provide for this late fee? · How should the tenant pay?
03Notice & delivery
Date of this notice · How will the notice be delivered?
Frequently asked questions
Is this Late Rent Notice (Payment Reminder) valid under U.S. law?
Yes. This document is drafted for U.S. law and adapts to your situation from your answers. It is still a template — for anything high-stakes, have it checked by a qualified professional.
Do I need a lawyer or an account?
No. Answer 14 guided questions, pay once, and download instantly. No account, no subscription.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. The questionnaire has 14 questions and the document is assembled as you go.
What formats do I get?
PDF and Word (.docx), downloadable immediately after payment.
Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes. The Word file is fully editable, and you can re-run the questionnaire to generate a new version.