Formal notice for unpaid rent (landlord)

Letter from the landlord to a tenant who has not paid the rent. Mandatory step before any proceedings before the Justice of the Peace.

Good to know: Mandatory registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt — this is the formal proof of notice required by the Justice of the Peace. Keep the receipt. A written payment plan signed by both parties often avoids proceedings.

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[lieu], 2026-05-27 Sender: [expediteur_nom] [expediteur_adresse] Recipient: [destinataire_nom] [destinataire_adresse] SUBJECT: Formal notice — Unpaid rent Dear Sir or Madam, As landlord of the dwelling located at: [adresse_bien] I note that to date, you have not paid the rent corresponding to [mois_impayes], for a total amount of €[montant_du]. In accordance with article 1728, 2° of the Belgian Civil Code, payment of rent on the agreed due dates is an essential obligation of the lease contract. By this registered letter, I formally notify you to pay the full amount due within [delai_jours] calendar days of receipt of this letter, by transfer to the account: IBAN: [iban_bailleur] Holder: [expediteur_nom] Failing payment within this period, I reserve the right to bring the matter before the territorially competent Justice of the Peace to obtain, as the case may be, judicial termination of the lease, your eviction, and an order for payment of the amounts due, default interest and costs. I nevertheless remain willing to consider any reasonable written proposal for a payment plan that you may formulate before the expiry of the period. Yours faithfully, [expediteur_nom] (signature)

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