60 Day Eviction Notice — Free Notice to End Tenancy
A 60 day eviction notice ends a periodic tenancy, such as month-to-month, with two months' warning. Some states and cities require 60 days or more for tenants who have lived in a unit for a while, and some landlords give extra time simply because it makes for a smoother move. The notice period depends on your state and your lease, and only a court can remove a tenant who stays.
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[Your address and phone for the tenant to reach you]
October 15, 2026
To: [Tenant name(s)]
and all other occupants of
[Rental property address]
Re: Notice to end tenancy and vacate — [Rental property address]
Dear [Tenant name(s)],
This letter is formal written notice to you as the tenant of the property at [Rental property address]. Type of notice: Notice to end tenancy and vacate.
The reason for this notice is as follows:
[Reason for this notice]
Within 60 days after this notice is delivered to you, you must [What the tenant must do within that time]. If this notice is delivered to you on October 15, 2026, that period ends on December 14, 2026.
If you do not do so within that time, I intend to file an eviction case with the court to recover possession of the property. You will have the opportunity to respond in court, and you may not be removed from the property unless a court orders it. I will not remove you or your belongings or change the locks without a court order.
If you have questions about this notice, or wish to discuss payment or resolving the issue, please contact me in writing at the address above.
Sincerely,
[Landlord or property manager name]
Date this notice was delivered: ____________________
Method of delivery: ____________________
Delivered by: ____________________
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When 60 days is required
Many states use 30 days to end a month-to-month tenancy, but some require 60 or more once a tenant has stayed past a certain length of time, and some cities have longer periods or require a valid reason such as an owner move-in. Federally subsidized housing can have its own rules too. Check your state's rules on our state pages and any local ordinance before you serve.
If you are not sure whether 30 or 60 days applies, giving the longer period is usually the safer choice.
Make the move-out practical
Give a specific end date, ideally the last day of a rental period. Explain how rent will work in the final month, how to schedule a walk-through, where to return keys, and how the security deposit will be handled. If a reason is required where you are, state it plainly and keep supporting documents.
Some cities require relocation payments for certain no-fault terminations. If yours does, include that information as required.
If the tenant is still there after 60 days
The notice doesn't remove anyone by itself. If the tenant stays past the date, you can file an eviction case. Only a court can remove a tenant, through an order carried out by a court officer. Avoid self-help steps such as changing locks, and check whether accepting rent after the end date affects your notice.
What to do, step by step
Check your state and local rules first
Look up the notice period, required wording and delivery method for your state, county and city. Many places set different periods for unpaid rent, lease violations and ending a tenancy, and some cities add their own just-cause rules.
Fill in the notice
Answer the questions above. Name every adult tenant on the lease, state the facts plainly and enter the exact number of days your rules require.
Serve it the way your state requires
States specify how a notice must be delivered — commonly hand delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, posting and mailing, or certified mail. A notice served the wrong way may have to be redone.
Record how and when you served it
Write down the date, time, method and who delivered it, and keep a copy of the notice. Courts often ask for this proof of service.
Wait out the full notice period
Don't change the locks, remove belongings or shut off utilities. If the tenant fixes the problem, accept it as your rules require; if not, the next step is filing an eviction case in court.
What if the tenant doesn't respond to the notice?
An eviction notice is not an eviction. It is the written warning most states require before you can go to court. If the notice period ends and the tenant hasn't paid, fixed the violation or moved out, the next step is to file an eviction case — often called an unlawful detainer or summary possession case — with your local court.
Until a judge rules in your favor and a court officer such as a sheriff or marshal carries out the order, the tenant has the right to stay. Changing the locks, removing the tenant's belongings, cutting off utilities or otherwise forcing them out is a so-called self-help eviction, which is illegal in nearly every state and can expose you to damages.
Courts look closely at the notice itself. If the period was too short, the wording missed something your state requires or it was delivered the wrong way, the case can be dismissed and you may have to start over. Your local court's self-help center or a landlord association can tell you what your court expects.
Example 60 day eviction notice
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Greenway Rentals LLC
PO Box 2210, Lakeview, MN 55401 · (555) 201-4478
October 5, 2026
To: Taylor Brooks and Jamie Brooks
and all other occupants of
56 Willow St, Unit 3, Lakeview, MN 55402
Re: Notice to end tenancy and vacate — 56 Willow St, Unit 3, Lakeview, MN 55402
Dear Taylor Brooks and Jamie Brooks,
This letter is formal written notice to you as the tenant of the property at 56 Willow St, Unit 3, Lakeview, MN 55402. Type of notice: Notice to end tenancy and vacate.
The reason for this notice is as follows:
Your month-to-month tenancy will end because the owner's family member will be moving into the unit. The tenancy will end on December 31, 2026.
Within 60 days after this notice is delivered to you, you must move out of the property, remove your belongings and return all keys. If this notice is delivered to you on October 5, 2026, that period ends on December 4, 2026.
If you do not do so within that time, I intend to file an eviction case with the court to recover possession of the property. You will have the opportunity to respond in court, and you may not be removed from the property unless a court orders it. I will not remove you or your belongings or change the locks without a court order.
If you have questions about this notice, or wish to discuss payment or resolving the issue, please contact me in writing at the address above.
Sincerely,
Greenway Rentals LLC
Date this notice was delivered: ____________________
Method of delivery: ____________________
Delivered by: ____________________
Frequently asked questions
Why give 60 days instead of 30?
Because the law may require it for longer tenancies in your state or city, or because your lease does. Even where 30 days is allowed, extra time often leads to a cooperative move and fewer disputes over the deposit.
Can I end a fixed-term lease with a 60 day notice?
Usually not before its end date, unless the lease or state law allows it. A 60 day notice is mainly for periodic tenancies, or for telling a tenant you won't renew when the lease or local law requires advance notice.
Does the tenant owe rent during the 60 days?
Yes. The tenancy continues on its normal terms until the end date, so rent remains due as usual. Prorate the final period only if the end date falls mid-month and your lease or state rules call for it.
How much notice do I have to give a tenant?
It depends on your state, sometimes your city, the type of notice and the lease. Periods for unpaid rent can be as short as a few days or as long as a month, and notices ending a month-to-month tenancy are often 30 days or more. Check your state's landlord-tenant law and any local ordinance before serving.
Is an eviction notice the same as being evicted?
No. A notice only starts the process. If the tenant doesn't comply, the landlord must file a case in court and win a judgment. Only a court order, carried out by a sheriff, marshal or similar officer, can legally remove a tenant from the property.
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