Is your notice real?
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RentNotice.org is a free public service that lets tenants verify whether an eviction or legal notice is authentic. No app. No login. No cost. Ever.

Notice posted on apartment door

The Problem

Fake eviction notices are a documented fraud vector in California. Bad actors distribute fabricated notices to intimidate tenants — particularly those who are elderly, non-English speaking, undocumented, or unfamiliar with their rights — into vacating without legal cause.

The Solution

Every notice generated on RentNotice.com is printed double-sided. The notice faces the door. The verification page faces the world. This creates trust and provides both privacy and dignity to the tenant.

When a tenant scans the QR code, RentNotice sends a text to their registered phone confirming the notice is real, who issued it, and when it was served. The text includes a link to the full affidavit of service — photos, GPS coordinates, server identification, and timestamps.

No data generated by the tenant — including clicks, text replies, or browsing activity — is ever recorded.

Verify a Notice

Enter the reference number printed on your notice.

Or scan the QR code on your notice.

1

Receive a notice

A landlord posts a notice on your door or mails it to you.

2

Scan the QR code

Use your phone camera to scan the QR code printed on the notice.

3

Verify

Get instant confirmation the notice is legitimate, who served it, when and next steps.

Got a Notice? Here's what happens next.

See the texts you'll receive from us, and the organizations that can help.

This is what you will see from us

9:41 RentNotice

Initial Opt-in

RentNotice: Your landlord [Landlord Name] has posted a legal notice at your door and issued this text to protect against fraud. Reply YES to verify & view authenticity. Msg & data rates apply. Reply STOP to opt out.

After you reply YES

RentNotice: You are now opted in to notice verification. You will receive a verification text when a notice is scanned. For help visit rentnotice.org. Reply HELP for assistance. Reply STOP to opt out.

When notice is verified ✓

RentNotice: Notice #E971914B verified. Served by [Landlord Name] on March 29, 2026 at 123 Main St, Apt 05. View affidavit: rentnotice.com/affidavit/E971914B. Reply STOP to opt out.

If notice is NOT verified ✗

RentNotice: Notice #348932 could not be verified. This notice may not be legitimate. Contact your local police department and your landlord immediately. Report at rentnotice.org/fraud. Reply STOP to opt out.

Who can help

SH

Eviction Prevention

Stay Housed LA

Eviction prevention, multilingual. Covers all of LA County.

stayhousedla.org · (888) 694-0040
LA

Legal Aid

LAFLA — Legal Aid Foundation of LA

Free legal representation for low-income tenants.

lafla.org · (800) 399-4529
BT

Legal Aid

Bet Tzedek Legal Services

Free legal help for low-income tenants.

bettzedek.org · (323) 939-0506
BA

Tenant Advocacy

BASTA

Tenant advocacy and eviction defense.

(213) 736-5050
IC

Legal Aid

Inner City Law Center

Low-income housing legal services.

(213) 891-2880
ED

Legal Aid

Eviction Defense Network

Walk-in help, sliding scale fees.

(213) 385-8112
HC

Housing Dept

HCIDLA — LA Housing Department

City of LA tenant protections and complaints.

housing.lacity.gov · (866) 557-7368