Each state has its own requirements for the notice of eviction and the methods approved to give notice to tenants. If the landlord does not provide sufficient notice prior to filing a court action or does not correctly deliver or serve the notice to the tenant, the tenant may have a defense to the eviction, even if the tenant has not paid the required rent. If the tenant's argument is successful, the landlord will usually be forced to start eviction procedures over. Consult an attorney for specific legal advice with respect to landlord-tenant laws in your state.
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