What must a “3-day notice to pay rent or quit” say?

By law, the notice must state:

The exact amount of rent you owe (generally, this may NOT include late charges or other fees, although some courts have allowed late charges to be included);

That you have a choice of paying the rent or MOVING OUT (“Quit” is the legal term for moving out);

Your correct address;

The name, address and telephone number of the person you are supposed to pay the rent to; AND

If you are allowed to pay rent in person, the usual days and hours the person receiving the rent will be available. Note: If there is some other way you are supposed to pay rent, the landlord may have to explain that to you.