Liberty University Commuter Guide
Breaking Your Lease
| Actions | Type of Notice |
|---|---|
| Behind on paying rent beyond a given grace period? | 5-Day Notice A 5-Day Notice to Pay or Vacate is given to tenants who are behind on their rent beyond any applicable grace period. This is an official warning to the tenant to pay the amount due, vacate the premises, or face eviction charges before an official complaint is filed in court. How to avoid getting noticed? Pay your rent on time! |
| Being too noisy? Hiding a pet? Messy garbage? |
21/30 Notice A 21/30 Notice is given to a tenant who has violated a non-rent related provision of the lease or the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act. This notice gives the tenant 21 days to fix the problem, 30 days to vacate the premises, or face eviction. How to avoid getting noticed? Abide by the provisions of your lease! |
