Notice of Intent to Vacate Information:
During one’s tenancy, a time may come that you, the Tenant, will move, be it to a new city, a bigger apartment, buying your own home, rowdy neighbors or for an array of other reasons. It is important to inform your Landlord or property manager in a timely manner that you plan on vacating the premises at the end of your Lease term and not renewing. A Notice of Intent to Vacate gives the Landlord notice that you, the Tenant, do not plan to renew your Lease at the of the Lease term and will be vacating the premises.
You must give the property owner/manager timely notice of your intent to move out, as typically required by your Lease, by sending a Notice of Intent to Vacate (also known as a Notice to Vacate) withing the appropriate time period. Usually, that time period is a 60-day notice prior to the end of the Lease term. However, some Landlords may require only a 30-day notice, while others may require 90-day. Therefore, it is important to refer to your Lease Agreement.
If you, the Tenant, does not send the notice in a timely manner within the exact number of days as required, then you will be liable to the Landlord for additional rent.
The Notice to Vacate will usually state the Tenant’s desire to not renew their lease and to vacate the premises on or by a specific date. The Notice will also contain a forwarding address for the Tenant so that the Landlord may return the security deposit, less any damages other than normal wear and tear.
It is best to send the Notice either via certified mail, return receipt requested or to hand deliver it, in order to have proof that the notice was sent within the appropriate time period. You can also send the notice via email, but it is best to check your lease for any requirements as to how notices must be sent. If you do send it via email, ask the Landlord to confirm receipt of your email. Whichever way you decide to send the Notice make sure that you have proof that sufficient notice time was provided to Landlord in order to avoid potential problems with the Landlord.
Click here if you are a Landlord and want to send your Tenant a Notice of Non-Renewal.