Eviction Process by State

Complete eviction laws, notice periods, and timelines for all 50 states + DC.

Every state has different eviction laws and procedures. The notice period, court process, and timeline can vary dramatically — from as fast as 1 week in landlord-friendly states to 4+ months in tenant-friendly jurisdictions.

Use this guide to find the exact eviction requirements for your state. Click any state for a detailed breakdown including step-by-step instructions, costs, and common mistakes to avoid.

State Nonpayment Notice Lease Violation No-Cause Notice Timeline Rating
Alabama 7 days 14 days 30 days 2-4 weeks Landlord
Alaska 7 days 10 days (if curable) 30 days 3-6 weeks Tenant
Arizona 5 days 10 days 30 days 2-4 weeks Landlord
Arkansas 3 days (or per lease) 14 days 30 days 1-3 weeks Landlord
California 3 days 3 days (curable) 30-60 days 5-12 weeks Tenant
Colorado 10 days 10 days 21 days 2-5 weeks Tenant
Connecticut 3 days (lapse of time) 15 days 3 days 4-8 weeks Tenant
Delaware 5 days 7 days 60 days 3-6 weeks Tenant
Florida 3 days 7 days (curable) 15 days 2-5 weeks Landlord
Georgia Demand for possession (immediate) Immediate demand 60 days 2-4 weeks Landlord
Hawaii 5 days 10 days 45 days 4-8 weeks Tenant
Idaho 3 days 3 days 30 days 2-4 weeks Landlord
Illinois 5 days 10 days 30 days 3-8 weeks Tenant
Indiana 10 days Reasonable notice 30 days 3-6 weeks Landlord
Iowa 3 days 7 days 30 days 2-4 weeks Landlord
Kansas 3 days (10 for 2nd offense) 14 days (30 for 2nd) 30 days 2-4 weeks Landlord
Kentucky 7 days 15 days 30 days 2-5 weeks Landlord
Louisiana 5 days 5 days 10 days 1-3 weeks Landlord
Maine 7 days 7 days 30 days 4-8 weeks Tenant
Maryland Immediate (file in court) 30 days 30-60 days 2-5 weeks Landlord
Massachusetts 14 days 30 days (or per lease) 30 days 6-12 weeks Tenant
Michigan 7 days 30 days 30 days 3-6 weeks Landlord
Minnesota 14 days Reasonable notice 30 days 3-6 weeks Tenant
Mississippi 3 days 30 days 30 days 1-3 weeks Landlord
Missouri Immediate (per lease) 30 days 30 days 2-4 weeks Landlord
Montana 3 days 14 days 30 days 2-5 weeks Landlord
Nebraska 3 days (7 for 2nd offense) 14-30 days 30 days 2-4 weeks Landlord
Nevada 7 days 5 days 30 days 2-5 weeks Tenant
New Hampshire 7 days 30 days 30 days 3-6 weeks Tenant
New Jersey 30 days (or immediate for habitual) 30 days No removal for at-will tenants without cause 4-10 weeks Tenant
New Mexico 3 days 7 days 30 days 2-5 weeks Landlord
New York 14 days 30 days (cure notice) 30-90 days 6-16+ weeks Tenant
North Carolina 10 days Immediate (per lease terms) 7 days 2-4 weeks Landlord
North Dakota 3 days (written demand) 30 days 30 days 2-4 weeks Landlord
Ohio 3 days 30 days 30 days 3-6 weeks Landlord
Oklahoma 5 days 10-15 days 30 days 2-4 weeks Landlord
Oregon 13 days (10 for repeat) 14 days (curable) / 30 days 30-90 days 4-8 weeks Tenant
Pennsylvania 10 days 15-30 days 15-30 days 3-6 weeks Landlord
Rhode Island 5 days (demand for rent) 20 days 30 days 3-6 weeks Tenant
South Carolina 5 days 14 days 30 days 1-3 weeks Landlord
South Dakota 3 days 30 days 30 days 2-4 weeks Landlord
Tennessee 14 days (30 for 2nd) 14 days 30 days 2-4 weeks Landlord
Texas 3 days 3 days 30 days 1-4 weeks Landlord
Utah 3 days 3 days 15 days 2-4 weeks Landlord
Vermont 14 days 30 days 60 days 6-12 weeks Tenant
Virginia 5 days 21-30 days 30 days 2-5 weeks Landlord
Washington 14 days 10 days 20 days 4-8 weeks Tenant
West Virginia Immediate (no notice required) Immediate for cause 30 days 1-3 weeks Landlord
Wisconsin 5 days 14 days 28 days 2-5 weeks Landlord
Wyoming 3 days 3 days 30 days 1-3 weeks Landlord
Washington DC 30 days 30 days 90 days 8-16+ weeks Tenant

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