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How does the landlord give notice to the tenant?

The landlord has to serve the notice on the tenant or tenants properly. The landlord can do it him or herself, or s/he can ask a friend to do it. The landlord can also hire a process server. The person who serves the notice must be at least 18 years old.

There are 3 ways to serve the notice:

• Personal service: The landlord or someone else gives the notice directly to the tenant in person.
• Substitute service: If the tenant isn't home, the landlord can leave the notice with someone else at least 18 who is at the house AND then mail a second copy to the tenant at the property.
• "Nail and Mail" (posting) service: If there is no one home to leave the papers with, the landlord can tape or nail the notice to the front door or somewhere where it can be seen easily, AND send a copy by mail to the tenant at the property.

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