Deciding to move out of your apartment requires the same amount of diligence as the day you first moved in. You want to make sure that everything’s in proper order. That way, you can move out without a hitch. There will be no legal loopholes that could cause you problems down the line.
The first order of business is to send a 30-day notice, informing him or her that you’ve decided to end the lease. In other words, you need to send a notice to vacate.
What is a notice to vacate?
A notice to vacate is a written notice to your landlord informing him or her of your intent to terminate your lease and move out of your apartment. Whether the lease has an official termination date or not, an official notice to vacate is most often required.
On the other side of the spectrum, a landlord can also issue a notice to vacate to a tenant. This written notice is also called an eviction notice. An eviction notice explicitly states that a person must vacate the property within a specific timeframe.
Things to consider when issuing a notice to vacate
- Make sure to review the lease agreement before writing the notice. You want to make sure you’re not breaking any laws or terms before vacating the property.
- Don’t forget to include your new forwarding address in the letter. If you vacate the place in good condition, you will be eligible to receive a security deposit.
- Add the termination date. Make it clear to the landlord or any legal representative you delivered the notice within the agreed time frame as stated in the lease agreement.
Bear in mind that failure to issue a notice to vacate will cause inconveniences to the landlord. He is a business owner. It’s in his or her best interests to have a new tenant move in as soon as you move out of the property. To top it off, issuing a notice to vacate ensures that your rental history is in good standing.
