Site: nolo.com
... In most states, when tenants are late with the rent, landlords can't immediately file for eviction. ... Notice can’t be delivered until the rent is 7 days late, and landlord must tell tenant that tenant ... In limited situations, landlords may evict a tenant who is “habitually late” with the rent ... Landlords must send written notice (via certified mail) to tenants who are 5 days late paying rent. ... tenant 10 days to pay rent or leave, OR to serve a pay or quit notice earlier, after rent is 5 days late ... State Laws on Termination for Nonpayment of Rent ...