One of three steps in the process, the eviction letter is necessary for landlords to provide notice to their tenants when filing an eviction. The eviction letter, usually a written document that is mailed or handed to the tenant, is a step that takes place after a violation of lease has been determined. Also called an eviction notice, the eviction letter does just that ﾖ provide notice of eviction to tenants in advance, which is a requirement if the land lord hopes to file the eviction in court. In an effort to be courteous and respect the rights of the tenant, who may or may not be in the wrong, eviction law requires that a notice of eviction is provided with adequate within an adequate length of time, a period that is generally determined by the discretion of the landlord as long as it meets legal requirements. If the eviction letter is properly issued, the tenant must negotiate the eviction or vacate the premises, or else face court proceedings.