A notice to vacate is a letter sent by a tenant addressed to the landlord informing them that they will be leaving the property in a certain length of time. Your lease agreement may require a 30-day notice, a 60-day notice, or another time range. It can take effect on a periodic lease, rental due date, or at the conclusion of a rental agreement's term.

How do you Notify your Landlord that You're Leaving?

You'll need to deliver your 30-day notice by composing a lease termination letter once you'll be moving out. Before you write your notice, make sure you follow the steps below to verify you're following your rental agreement:

Step 1: Read Through your Rental Agreement

It is of much importance that you read it completely. Make certain you comprehend everything contained inside it. Most apartments rented on a monthly basis will need you to provide the landlord at least a 30-day notice, but it may vary. If your lease agreement otherwise requires you to provide a 60-day notice, be sure you follow it.

If you signed an apartment rental contract agreeing to stay for a certain amount of time and you still have a long way to go before it expires, go to your landlord first to see if you can come to an agreement that will allow you to leave without the worry of being sued for breaching the lease.

However, if you choose to end your lease early, you may suffer financial penalties. If you look over your lease carefully, you'll notice a part describing the break lease provision, also known as the termination clause. This provision details any fines you may be responsible for if you decide to break your lease early. 

Make sure to find out how many days notice your landlord expects. You will avoid any additional legal or financial fines as a result of this. Though 30 days is the most typical, some landlords may need a 60 day or even a 90-day notice to vacate.
The delivery clause is another component of your rental agreement that you should review before moving out. 

Step 2: Make a Written Notice of Your Move Out

Make sure that your notice has detailed information, including the date, present address, phone number, new address, and whether you've met the approved notice range.

It's critical to submit a tangible copy of the notification to your landlord rather than sending a digital copy. You should ensure that your landlord gets your notice in a timely and documented manner when you deliver it in person or through certified mail.

Step 3: Determine the Most Effective Method of Notifying Your Landlord of Your Intention to Depart

There are two options to consider when it comes to delivering your lease termination letter.
Handing your 30-day notice to your landlord in person is the quickest and easiest approach to ensure that it is received.

Sending the notice by mail, on the other hand, is still a viable option, especially if it is certified and requires a signature upon delivery. This ensures that the lease termination letter reaches the intended addressee.

Step 4: Keep a Record

Make a copy of the lease termination letter and save it somewhere safe in case you need it in the future. Allow seven days for the letter to go through the mail if it is being sent to an address outside of the state. Send the notification with delivery confirmation to ensure that it reaches the intended and correct recipient.