What can you do after you get a notice?

Do you want to stay in your home?

Yes → You may be able to fix the problem.

• Can you do what the notice asks?

  For example, pay rent, remove a pet, or follow a rule in your lease.

  • Yes → Find out how to do what the notice asks

  • No → Try talking with your landlord or a mediator

No → You can choose to move out before the deadline.

👉 Learn what happens if you move out

Not sure what the notice means?

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

💬 Get legal or housing help

Talk to your landlord

You might be able to reach an agreement and avoid court.

• You can talk to your landlord directly.

• Or work with a mediator (a trained person who helps people reach agreements).

🟢 Why this might help:

• You might be able to stay in your home

• You avoid court and don’t get an eviction on your record

🔴 What to think about:

• It might take time

• It can be hard to talk when you’re feeling stressed

Do what the notice asks

If you can pay rent, remove a pet, or fix a problem before the deadline, the landlord may not take you to court.

🟢 Why this might help:

• You won’t have to go to court

• No eviction goes on your credit record

🔴 What to think about:

• You might need money or help to do what’s asked

• Some things may be hard to fix (like rehoming a pet)

Move out

If you don’t want to stay, moving out before the deadline might be your best option.

🟢 Why this might help:

• You avoid court

• No eviction goes on your record

🔴 What to think about:

• It may be hard to find a new place quickly

• Your landlord can still sue you for money you owe

Do nothing

If you don’t take action, your landlord can take you to court after the deadline.

🟢 Why this might help:

• You get time to look for help or move out

• You can still try to fix the problem before the deadline

🔴 What to think about:

• After the deadline, your landlord can start an eviction case against you

• An eviction could go on your credit record