A lease termination letter allows a landlord or tenant to cancel a month-to-month lease in accordance with state law. A termination letter can be sent at any time during the course of a tenancy-at-will and commonly gives 30 days’ notice to vacate the premises. Show
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By StateOther Types (2)(Early) Lease Termination Letter – Used by a landlord or tenant to cancel a lease before it ends. Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Notice to Quit – Used by a landlord if the tenant has violated the lease which is most commonly due to late rent but can be for any type of lease violation. Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument How to Terminate a Lease (5 steps)Step 1 – Review Your LeaseIn most month-to-month leases, the minimum time period to terminate is included. If not, the state-required notice period should be used. Step 2 – Contact the Other PartyBefore sending the notice, communication should be made to inform the other party of the intent to terminate. For example, if the landlord is terminating the lease, this will help both parties organize and schedule the best time for the move-out. Step 3 – Send the NoticeIt is highly recommended to give notice in 2 ways: Step 4 – Schedule the Move-OutAfter the notice has been sent, it is advised to schedule a move-out date. In larger residential complexes, it’s best to inform management in the case of an elevator or other resources that need to be reserved. Step 5 – Filing an Eviction (if necessary)In the event a tenant refuses to vacate the premises, the landlord will have to seek an eviction lawsuit in the local housing court. Even if the tenant mentions they will not vacate the premises, the landlord is required to wait the full notice period before filing a lawsuit. Required Notice (By State)Sample Termination Letter
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