Definition of "Notice of default"

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Letter sent an individual informing him or her they are in default on an agreement. Normally, a notice of default will give the defaulting party the terms necessary to remedy a default and the time period during which the remedy must occur. It will also state what actions will occur if the default is not remedied within the time period specified.

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