Notice Can Be Used For
Illegal Use of Premises: If a tenant is using a leased property to run a gambling house, brothel, or operation selling illegal drugs, the landlord may enter the property and reclaim possession on grounds of a voided lease.[1]
Abandonment: A landlord may enter the premises of a property that has been abandoned. A property is considered abandoned if:[2]
- The landlord reasonably believes the tenant has vacated the premises and does not intend to return;
- The rent is due and has not been paid for at least 30 days;
- The landlord provides written notice, on the property itself and via both first-class mail and certified mail, that the landlord believes the property has been abandoned and intends to enter the premises and remove the tenant’s possessions, and expects a response within 10 days; and
- The tenant neither replies nor pays rent within the 10-day period, or replies affirming that the property has been abandoned.