§521-68 Landlord's remedies for failure by
tenant to pay rent. [Section effective until February 4, 2026. For
section effective February 5, 2026, see below.] (a) A landlord or the
landlord's agent may, any time after rent is due, demand payment thereof and
notify the tenant in writing that unless payment is made within a time
mentioned in the notice, not less than five business days after receipt
thereof, the rental agreement will be terminated. If the tenant cannot be
served with notice as required, notice may be given the tenant by posting the
same in a conspicuous place on the dwelling unit. If the tenant remains in
default, the landlord may thereafter bring a summary proceeding for possession
of the dwelling unit or any other proper proceeding, action, or suit for
possession.
(b) A landlord or the landlord's agent may
bring an action for rent alone at any time after the landlord has demanded
payment of past due rent and notified the tenant of the landlord's intention to
bring such an action. [L 1972, c 132, pt of §1; am L 1978, c 167, §1; gen ch
1985; am L 2021, c 57, §§2, 7]