quit
Quit means to stop doing something.
-
To leave or vacate
real property
. A
landlord
generally must give their
tenant
notice to quit the premises.
- A notice to quit is a written notice sent by a landlord to a tenant stating that the landlord wishes to reclaim the property and that the tenant must vacate the premises by a particular date. Although state laws differ, the notice must normally be served physically on the tenant or placed in a visible location such as the front door, with a copy provided by certified mail. A lawsuit for unlawful detainer must be filed after such notice and the tenant's failure to quit (often referred to as eviction ).
- A participant's employment is terminated by the participant for any reason other than death, disability, or retirement.
See also: 30-day notice , cure or quit
[Last reviewed in April of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team ]
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