State notice rules
Where do I find landlord notice rules for Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin?
Updated · By the Landlord Notice Mail team
Each state sets notice periods and delivery methods in its landlord-tenant statute: Pennsylvania's Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 42, Nevada Revised Statutes Chapters 40 and 118A, the Tennessee Code's landlord-tenant chapter (Title 66), the Texas Property Code (Chapters 24 and 92), and Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 704. Read the current official text before you serve, then mail with proof where mail is allowed.
| State | Statute | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 | Notice to quit days for nonpayment and how it may be served; Philadelphia adds local rules |
| North Carolina | G.S. 42-3 and Chapter 42 | Demand for rent and its waiting period; proof of delivery |
| Nevada | NRS Chapter 40, NRS 118A | Pay or quit judicial days, service methods and proof of service |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Code Title 66, Chapter 28 | Which counties the URLTA covers, notice days, delivery methods |
| Texas | Property Code Chapter 24 | Notice to vacate days and delivery methods; recent amendments |
| Wisconsin | Wis. Stat. 704.21 | Allowed methods of serving notices |
Questions to answer before serving
- How many days does the notice give, and are weekends counted?
- Is mail on its own a valid method, or only with posting or hand delivery?
- Does the statute name certified or registered mail, or a return receipt?
- Are extra days added when the notice is mailed?
- Does a city or county ordinance add content or notice rules?
Then send it with proof
Where mail is allowed, Certified Mail with return receipt gives you the mailing receipt, tracking and signature. Where mail is only the follow-up to posting or hand delivery, it still gives you a USPS-dated record for your proof of service.
Quick answers
Does Pennsylvania allow certified mail for a notice to quit?
Read the Landlord and Tenant Act's notice section and your lease; Philadelphia has added local requirements. Pair mail with a statutory method if mail isn't listed.
How do I prove delivery in North Carolina?
Keep the certified mail receipt and return receipt, or a witness statement for hand delivery, with a copy of the demand.
Where are Nevada's notice service rules?
NRS Chapter 40 sets the summary eviction notices and how they are served; NRS 118A covers the landlord-tenant relationship.
What to do next
Once you know the method, send the notice by Certified Mail with return receipt for $17.99, or 5 a month on the $29 Landlord plan.
Start the Landlord planSources
- Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951
- North Carolina General Statutes 42-3
- Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 40
- Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 118A
- Texas Property Code Chapter 24
- Wisconsin Statutes 704.21
Checked: . General information, not legal advice. Fees and rules change: confirm current values at the official links above.