Lease Default Letter – For Landlords and Tenants

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Updated May 28, 2026

A lease default letter is a document used to inform one party to a lease agreement, usually the tenant, that they have breached a section or clause of the agreement. The letter gives notice to the recipient that unless the breach is resolved within a certain period, further action may be taken.

After completing this letter should be sent via Certified Mail (with return receipt) as this will prove that they received the notice of default.

Default Due to Late Rent – For Landlords, the Notice to Quit for Non-Payment should be used rather than this default letter if the Tenant is late on their rent.

Default Due to Non-Compliance – For Landlords, the Notice to Quit for Non-Compliance should be used rather than this default letter of the Tenant is violating their lease.