A landlord must give 10 days notice before filing for Failure to Pay Rent. Remember that you cannot be forced to move from your home (evicted) without a court order and in the presence of the Sheriff. Online users who have questions about a notice from their landlord may contact the Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs for information by clicking on the 3rd link below. For general information about the eviction process, please refer to the Landlord Tenant Handbook (pages 30 - 33) or the Eviction Prevention brochure by clicking on the respective links below