Notice to Vacate Letter Template

This post, "How to Write a Notice to Vacate Letter," was originally published on the Apartments.com Renterverse in 2020.

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What is a notice to vacate?

A notice to vacate is a written statement by the tenant that is given to the landlord or property manager. The purpose of this written notice, referred to as a notice to vacate letter, is to inform your current landlord or property manager that you will not be renewing your lease, and you intend to move out of the residence.

When to give your notice to vacate

When you’re deciding whether you want to move out of your home or  renew your lease, it’s important to look over your lease agreement. This way, you’ll know what is expected of you in either circumstance. If you decide that you want to move out of your home, you’ll have to send your notice to vacate letter within the time frame stated in your lease agreement. Typically, a 60-day notice is required. However, some landlords and property managers may require anywhere from a 30- to 90-day notice. To avoid breaking your lease, make sure that you send your notice to vacate letter in a timely manner, renters!

Notice to Vacate Letter Template

If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got you covered! Below is a template you can use when writing your notice to vacate letter. Simply copy and paste this sample letter, fill in the fields with your information, and send your notice to vacate. This is a formality that's required in most leases, and it gives the property manager or landlord appropriate notice to list the property as available and look for a new tenant. 

[Your Name]
[Street Address, Apartment Number]
[City/State/Zip]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Email: [Your Email Address]

[Today’s Date]

[Property Manager Name]
[Property Name or Address]
[City/State/Zip]

Dear [Landlord’s Name],

Please accept this letter as written notice of my intention to vacate my apartment at [Apartment Community Name] on [Date of Planned Move]. Per the lease agreement, this letter fulfills the [Number of Days to Vacate]-day notice requirement. 

I would like to schedule a move-out walkthrough in the week prior to my move for an inspection of my apartment. Please contact me at [Your Phone Number] to schedule the walkthrough. I believe that the apartment is in good condition and my security deposit of $_____ should be refunded in full. Please send my security deposit to my new address.

My forwarding address will be:
[Your New Street Address, Apartment Number]
[City/State/Zip]

Thank you for your time and consideration on the above matter.

Sincerely,

[Your Signature]

[Your Full Name]

Published February 25, 2020

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Hi, I'm Megan Bullock, a seasoned writer with years of experience in both sides of the rental industry. I focus on answering your questions about renting, as well as property ownership and management, in the hopes of making life as a renter or a landlord a bit easier.