How to Count the Days in a Lease Violation Notice

Start with the rule for the property’s location and the kind of violation. A three-day period can end on different dates depending on which days count. Some states also require separate dates for correcting the violation and ending the lease.

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Utah and California count three days differently

Suppose you personally serve a notice for a correctable covenant violation on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Under Utah’s three-calendar-day rule, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday count, so the third day is Sunday, November 15. Under California’s rule for a three-day notice to perform covenants or quit, skip Saturdays, Sundays, and court holidays. Assuming no court holiday, the third day is Tuesday, November 17.

Utah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(h) · California Courts guide to counting notice days

Oregon can require two dates

For a covered, correctable lease violation under Oregon’s ordinary rule, state the date by which the tenant must correct the violation and the date the lease will end if it remains uncorrected. The common minimums are 14 and 30 days after delivery. Service by first-class mail under ORS 90.155(1)(b) adds three days to each minimum, making them 17 and 33 days. Count consecutive calendar days starting the day after service. The final day runs through 11:59 p.m. Week-to-week tenancies, some types of conduct, and repeat violations can follow different rules.

Oregon Revised Statutes §§ 90.155, 90.160 and 90.392

Before you put a date on the notice

  1. Identify the lease provision and describe what happened.
  2. Confirm the delivery method and the day the notice period starts.
  3. Check which days count, any mailing extension, and whether you need to print two deadlines.
  4. Check any local or housing-program rules that apply. Keep a copy of the notice and proof of delivery.
Create a Lease Violation Notice

Choose a supported state to see its guidance, fill out the notice, and download a PDF.