Legal Definitions - cure or quit

Definition: Cure or quit is a notice given to tenants to stop breaking a rule in their lease agreement. The landlord will give the tenant a certain amount of time to fix the problem or stop the prohibited activity. If the tenant does not comply, the landlord will start the eviction process. This notice is often given for things like having a pet when pets are not allowed, being too loud, or damaging the rental property.

• A tenant has a dog in their apartment, but the lease agreement says no pets are allowed. The landlord gives the tenant a notice to cure or quit, giving them a certain amount of time to get rid of the dog or move out.
• A tenant is playing loud music late at night, disturbing other tenants. The landlord gives the tenant a notice to cure or quit, telling them to stop playing music loudly or move out.
• A tenant accidentally damages a wall while moving furniture. The landlord gives the tenant a notice to cure or quit, asking them to fix the damage or move out.

These examples illustrate how a notice to cure or quit is used when a tenant is breaking a rule in their lease agreement. The landlord gives the tenant a chance to fix the problem, but if they do not, the landlord can start the eviction process.