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The Five Day Notice to Pay Rent is a crucial document in U.S. landlord-tenant law, serving as the first formal step before initiating eviction proceedings. This notice is required by law in many jurisdictions when a tenant has failed to pay rent on time. It must clearly state the amount of rent owed, provide a five-day period for the tenant to remedy the situation, and include specific information required by state and local laws. The notice protects both landlord and tenant rights by providing a standardized process and reasonable timeframe for resolving rent payment issues before more serious legal action is taken.
