{"id":3470,"date":"2018-07-30T09:16:39","date_gmt":"2018-07-30T16:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=3470"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:21","slug":"notice-to-vacate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/notice-to-vacate\/","title":{"rendered":"A Surefire Notice to Vacate Your Landlord Won&#8217;t Hate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;It&#8217;s not you, it&#8217;s me&#8230; &#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakups, romantic or not, are tough. And they&#8217;re especially hard when they entail a potential reference, as is the case with leaving your lease. As eager as you may be to move out of your current pad, you don&#8217;t want to burn any bridges that could damage your future reputation as a tenant. So whether the rent is increasing, you&#8217;re moving in with your S.O., or it&#8217;s just time for a change, it&#8217;s best to part with your landlord on good terms. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to tell your landlord you&#8217;re moving out (without making them hate you)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b> Double check the terms of your lease <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3472\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two typical types of leases: Month-to-month and fixed-term. Month-to-month leases are typically more flexible, and generally only require <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 days&#8217; notice to the landlord<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Fixed-term leases tend to run longer, usually one calendar year. If you&#8217;re on a year-long, fixed-term lease, the general rule of thumb is 30 days&#8217; notice before your lease is up (but check your lease carefully &#8211; some cities require a minimum 60 day notice). If you break the lease and decide to leave early, you may have to sacrifice your security deposit (and good rental history). \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other things to look out for in a lease include automatic renewal, and a set termination clause. A set termination clause provides clear instructions on what to do if you&#8217;re planning to move out at the appointed, end-of-lease time. If your lease doesn&#8217;t have this clause, the safest bet is to follow the rules of your state. In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/california-notice-requirements-terminate-month-month-tenancy.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, unless your lease stipulates otherwise, you must give your landlord 30 days&#8217; notice to terminate a month-to-month lease. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important lease stipulation to look at: move-out rules. Do you need to reserve an elevator time, or request a parking spot through your building manager? Does your landlord need a certificate of insurance from your movers? Most landlords won\u2019t hand over the security deposit until after you move out, so making sure your move-out goes smoothly (and doesn\u2019t involve any damage!) is key to getting all that deposited cash back. Using a trustworthy service to help with your move is key &#8211; so <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/apartment-move\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=notice-to-vacate-letter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book a Dolly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get moving help that\u2019s so careful and patient, even your landlord will be impressed. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b> If you need to leave early, check state laws <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3473\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-2-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-2-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re forced to break your lease early because of pressing circumstances, you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/free-books\/renters-rights-book\/chapter9-5.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">might be<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the clear. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some states offer protection if your present rental unit violates <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com\/health-code-violations-is-your-landlord-breaking-the-law.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health or safety codes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like pest control, waste removal, fixing mold problems, and failing to follow structural guidelines. Some also offer flexibility if you need to break your lease because of health issues, or if you need to move for your job. And if your landlord is illegally increasing rent before your lease renews, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breaks your privacy rights \u2013 i.e., enters the property without giving proper notice \u2013\u00a0you can likely leave the unit early, sans penalty. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b> Start crafting the perfect &#8220;Notice to Vacate&#8221; letter<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3474\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you&#8217;ve brushed up on the terms of your lease and are sure you&#8217;re in the clear (or ready to accept the consequences), cue the knuckle crack: It&#8217;s time to get writing your notice of intent to vacate letter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Psst: This is where some advance planning comes in handy: if you want your security deposit back by the time you move out, it&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trulia.com\/guides\/security-deposit-refund\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recommended<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you request it, in writing, two to three <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">months<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in advance.) <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your &#8220;Notice to Vacate&#8221; letter should look something like this template (adapted from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/blog\/sample-letter-giving-notice-to-your-apartment-manager\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartment Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Your name and your NEW address \u2013\u00a0this is where your security deposit check will be sent!)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Date)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Your landlord&#8217;s name and official address)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Subject\/RE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice of Intent to Vacate <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear (Landlord&#8217;s name), <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This letter constitutes written notice of my intention to vacate my apartment on (date), the end of my current lease. (You can enter a reason here, if you&#8217;d like \u2013\u00a0but it&#8217;s a good idea to keep the tone pleasant or neutral, since you have your rental history to consider.) <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please recall that I made a security deposit of $______ on (date your security deposit was paid). Since the apartment is in good condition, I expect to receive that deposit refunded in full. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yours, <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Your name)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sounds official, right? The notice is a little bit different if you\u2019re vacating before the end of your lease. Here&#8217;s a template to use if you need to break your lease, adapted from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rit.edu\/studentaffairs\/campuslife\/sites\/rit.edu.studentaffairs.campuslife\/files\/\/images\/letter_BREAKINGalease.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RIT.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Your name and new address)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Date)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Your landlord&#8217;s name and official address)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Subject\/RE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice of Intent to Vacate <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear (Landlord&#8217;s name), <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the past (number of days\/months\/years), I have been living at (address of your current rental). Although my lease does not terminate until (lease termination date), it is necessary that I move out earlier due to (list the specific reason you need to leave, such as family emergency, job relocation, etc.).<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I intend to vacate the premises on (day, month, year). I will call you on (specific date) to discuss the matter. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you need to contact me in the meantime, you can reach me at (your phone number). <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yours, <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Your name) <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b> Figure out how your notice to vacate needs to be delivered <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3475\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-4-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-4-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-4-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-4-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-4-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-4-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have your letter drafted, now it&#8217;s time to figure out how to send it. Some landlords require the notice being delivered via mail, others accept email. Check your lease, or contact your landlord&#8217;s office, to see what they prefer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you determine how you need to get your notice to your landlord, you can finally say: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">signed, sealed, delivered<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 I&#8217;m out! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b> Ask for a reference from your landlord <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3476\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-5-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-5-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-5-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-5-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-5-1536x1084.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMAGE-5-2048x1445.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If everything went well between you and your landlord \u2013 in other words, you always paid your rent and utilities on time, and didn&#8217;t make <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">too<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> much noise or trouble, and didn\u2019t damage your rental, and followed all above protocol \u2013 then don&#8217;t be afraid to ask for a reference! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will come in handy for future rentals, since landlords often go off credit scores and references when vetting potential tenants. Ask for a reference letter vouching for your quality of tenancy, and make sure to keep your landlord&#8217;s contact info handy in case you need to forward it when applying for future apartments. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would be great if you could just send over the lyrics to Billy Joel&#8217;s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movin&#8217; Out<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in lieu of an actual letter. Until that day arrives, follow these steps to make sure everything is kosher during your move-out process. And when you&#8217;re ready to move, you don&#8217;t need to send a letter to get the best help around \u2013 just download the Dolly app and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/get-started\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=notice-to-vacate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book your Helper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your easiest move yet. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s not you, it&#8217;s me&#8230; &#8221; Breakups, romantic or not, are tough. And they&#8217;re especially hard when they entail a potential reference, as is the case with leaving your lease. 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