EvictServe Blog

Practical guides and resources for landlords managing rental properties

April 2026

How to Send an Eviction Notice in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn the essential steps to properly serve an eviction notice, including what types exist, when you need one, and how to avoid costly mistakes that could delay or invalidate the process.

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April 2026

Eviction Notice Requirements by State: What Landlords Need to Know

Eviction rules vary significantly across states. This guide covers notice periods, required content, delivery methods, and specific requirements for major states including California, Texas, Florida, and more.

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April 2026

Certified Mail vs Regular Mail for Eviction Notices: Why It Matters

Discover why certified mail is critical for eviction documentation, how it differs from regular mail service, and why the proof of delivery can protect your legal standing in court proceedings.

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April 2026

Pay or Quit vs. Cure or Quit: Choosing the Right Notice

These two notices are not interchangeable. Learn when each applies and why picking the wrong one can restart the entire eviction clock.

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April 2026

The Five Eviction Notice Mistakes That Get Cases Dismissed

The drafting errors courts reject most consistently — overstating amounts, wrong state forms, miscounted days, and more. Here's how to avoid each one.

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April 2026

How to Count the Days on an Eviction Notice

Business days vs. calendar days, day-of-service rules, and weekend extensions — how notice periods actually work, with examples by state.

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April 2026

Certified Mail vs. Regular Mail: What Actually Holds Up in Court

Why USPS Certified Mail with return receipt is the standard courts expect, and when first-class mail falls short of that standard.

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April 2026

Tracking a Certified Letter: What the Status Codes Mean

Delivered, Unclaimed, Refused, Forwarded — what each USPS tracking status means and which ones count as valid service of an eviction notice.

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