How do you write a notice that you are moving out?

Depending on your lease agreement, you can write a notice of moving out and send it to your landlord via email or post. You’ll want to ensure that you provide your notice in advance to avoid incurring additional months of rent. The notice itself can be short. Detail your intent to leave the property and on which date the property will be vacant. You may also want to include a request for a leaving inspection if this is required in your tenancy.

What is a notice to vacate template?

A notice to vacate template is a standard form that tenants use to notify their landlords of their intention to leave the property. On the flip side, a landlord may also issue a notice to vacate to the tenant if they require the property to be returned before their contract expires. These notices give both parties advanced written warning that the contract is ending. That way, the tenant has time to find a new home, and the landlord has time to find new tenants.

When is a notice to vacate needed?

If you are a tenant, you must provide a notice to vacate if you wish to end your tenancy. In your original lease agreement, you will find the notice period your landlord requires (30 days is a common notice period). You will need to provide a notice to vacate before this notice period; otherwise, you may find yourself having to pay additional rent. For landlords, a notice to vacate is needed whenever you require the property back. You should provide the tenant with plenty of time to find themselves a new place to live.

What are the types of notices to vacate?

There are four common types of notices to vacate, split into two categories: ‘Notices to Vacate’ and ‘Cause Notices to Vacate.’ Cause Notices to Vacate can be sent from either the tenant or landlord and will often be used in circumstances where there has been a breach of contract. This might include a landlord not keeping up with repairs or a tenant not paying rent on time. Standard Notices to Vacate don’t have a negative reason attached and are typically just for when a tenant has found somewhere else to live or the landlord needs the property back.

Does a text message count as written notice?

Whether a text message counts as a written notice to vacate will depend heavily on your tenancy agreement and your relationship with your landlord. Generally, it is better to provide this information in an email or letter. You can then follow up with a text to ensure they have received your notice. For landlords serving a notice to vacate, you should make sure your tenant receives written notice via email or official letter.

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Notice To Vacate Template

Prepared for:

[Landlord.FirstName][Landlord.LastName]

or [Landlord.Company]

[Landlord.StreetAddress]

[Landlord.City][Landlord.PostalCode]

Created by:

[Tenant.FirstName][Tenant.LastName]

[Tenant.StreetAddress]

[Tenant.City][Tenant.PostalCode]

[Tenant.Email]

[Tenant.Phone]

TENANT TO LANDLORD

Dear [Landlord.FirstName] or [Landlord.Company] or Sir/Madam

This letter serves as my written notice to vacate the property [Tenant.StreetAddress] on [Document.CreatedDate], in line with the (number of days) ______ days notice, I am required to provide as per my tenancy agreement.

I will be moving out of the property and would like to request a time for a move-out inspection. I am confident the property will be left in the highest condition and will expect to receive my security deposit of (deposit amount) refunded to me directly or sent as a check to my new address: [Tenant.StreetAddress][Tenant.City][Tenant.State][Tenant.PostalCode].

Please provide a receipt of this letter/email as soon as possible.

Kind Regards,

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[Tenant.FirstName][Tenant.LastName][Tenant.Company]

LANDLORD TO TENANT

Dear [Tenant.FirstName],

Please view this letter as legal notice to vacate the property at [Tenant.StreetAddress] within (no. of days)____ days.

This notice is being served for the following reason(s): __________________________________________________________

As agreed in the lease agreement signed on (date of the original tenancy agreement)_______, the tenant is responsible for cleaning, repairing, and restoring the premises to an acceptable move-in condition. Normal wear and tear will be taken into account.

Failure to vacate the property in due course may lead to legal action and an eviction notice.

Once a move-out inspection has been conducted, your security deposit of (amount) _____ will be returned to you in full or in part as per your tenancy agreement.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Please confirm receipt of this notice as soon as possible.

Kind Regards,

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[Landlord.FirstName][Landlord.LastName][Landlord.Company]

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FAQ

Depending on your lease agreement, you can write a notice of moving out and send it to your landlord via email or post. You’ll want to ensure that you provide your notice in advance to avoid incurring additional months of rent. The notice itself can be short. Detail your intent to leave the property and on which date the property will be vacant. You may also want to include a request for a leaving inspection if this is required in your tenancy.

A notice to vacate template is a standard form that tenants use to notify their landlords of their intention to leave the property. On the flip side, a landlord may also issue a notice to vacate to the tenant if they require the property to be returned before their contract expires.
These notices give both parties advanced written warning that the contract is ending. That way, the tenant has time to find a new home, and the landlord has time to find new tenants.

If you are a tenant, you must provide a notice to vacate if you wish to end your tenancy. In your original lease agreement, you will find the notice period your landlord requires (30 days is a common notice period). You will need to provide a notice to vacate before this notice period; otherwise, you may find yourself having to pay additional rent.
For landlords, a notice to vacate is needed whenever you require the property back. You should provide the tenant with plenty of time to find themselves a new place to live.

There are four common types of notices to vacate, split into two categories: ‘Notices to Vacate’ and ‘Cause Notices to Vacate.’ Cause Notices to Vacate can be sent from either the tenant or landlord and will often be used in circumstances where there has been a breach of contract. This might include a landlord not keeping up with repairs or a tenant not paying rent on time. Standard Notices to Vacate don’t have a negative reason attached and are typically just for when a tenant has found somewhere else to live or the landlord needs the property back.

Whether a text message counts as a written notice to vacate will depend heavily on your tenancy agreement and your relationship with your landlord. Generally, it is better to provide this information in an email or letter. You can then follow up with a text to ensure they have received your notice. For landlords serving a notice to vacate, you should make sure your tenant receives written notice via email or official letter.

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