Valparaiso, IN asked in Landlord - Tenant for Indiana

Q: My tenant is 2 months behind, and her lease is up soon. Do I serve her a 10 day notice to quit or nonrenewal of lease.

Or both in one document

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1 Lawyer Answer

A: They are two separate documents that serve two separate purposes.

If you intend on filing for an eviction or you believe that they will be hold over tenants you should file a 10 day notice to pay up or quit. The 10 day notice to quit has to be posted conspicuously on the property or given to the tenant.

If you do not wish to renew their lease agreement you should give them notice that as well. That should be in writing and sent to the tenant.

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