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NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY

(Landlord to Tenant)


NOTICE TYPE

Tenancy Type Being Terminated:

Month-to-Month Tenancy
Fixed-Term Lease (Non-Renewal at End of Term)
Week-to-Week Tenancy

Notice Period:

☐ 30-Day Notice
☐ 60-Day Notice
☐ 90-Day Notice
☐ Other: [NUMBER]-Day Notice


DELIVERY METHOD

☐ Personal Delivery (in hand)
☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
☐ First Class Mail
☐ Posting on Premises AND Mailing
☐ Other method permitted by law: [METHOD]

Date of Notice: [DATE]


I. PROPERTY INFORMATION

Field Information
Property Address [STREET ADDRESS]
Unit/Apt Number [UNIT #]
City, State, ZIP [CITY, STATE ZIP]
County [COUNTY]

II. PARTIES

TO: (Tenant(s))

Field Information
Tenant Name(s) [TENANT FULL LEGAL NAME(S)]

FROM: (Landlord/Agent)

Field Information
Landlord Name [LANDLORD LEGAL NAME]
Address [ADDRESS]
City, State, ZIP [CITY, STATE ZIP]
Phone [PHONE]
Email [EMAIL]

III. NOTICE OF TERMINATION

Dear [TENANT NAME(S)]:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that your tenancy of the above-described premises will be TERMINATED as specified below.


TERMINATION DETAILS

Date of This Notice [DATE]
Notice Period [NUMBER] days
Tenancy Termination Date [DATE]
You Must Vacate By [DATE] at 11:59 PM

IV. TYPE OF TERMINATION

Select One:


A. MONTH-TO-MONTH TERMINATION (No Cause Required)

This notice terminates your month-to-month tenancy. No specific reason is required under applicable law for this jurisdiction.


B. NON-RENEWAL OF FIXED-TERM LEASE

Your fixed-term lease expires on [LEASE EXPIRATION DATE]. This notice confirms that the lease will NOT be renewed.

Original Lease Date [DATE]
Lease Expiration Date [DATE]
Required Non-Renewal Notice [NUMBER] days

C. TERMINATION WITH JUST CAUSE

Your tenancy is being terminated for the following just cause reason:

Owner Move-In
The owner (or owner's spouse, domestic partner, children, grandchildren, parents, or grandparents) intends to occupy the unit as their primary residence.

Person Moving In [NAME]
Relationship to Owner [RELATIONSHIP]
Expected Move-In Date [DATE]

Substantial Renovation
The unit will undergo substantial renovations that cannot be completed with the tenant in place.

Nature of Renovation [DESCRIBE]
Required Permits [PERMIT #s]
Estimated Duration [TIMEFRAME]

Withdrawal from Rental Market
The unit is being permanently removed from the rental market (Ellis Act or similar).

Applicable Law [CITE STATUTE/ORDINANCE]
Effective Date [DATE]

Demolition
The property will be demolished.

Demolition Permit # [NUMBER]
Expected Demolition Date [DATE]

Sale of Property (If Permitted)
The property is being sold to a buyer who intends to occupy the unit.

Other Just Cause:
[DESCRIBE JUST CAUSE REASON]


V. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE (If Required)

Not Required - No relocation assistance required under applicable law

Relocation Assistance Required

Total Relocation Payment $[AMOUNT]
Basis for Amount [CITE ORDINANCE/CALCULATION]
Payment Due Date [DATE]
Payment Method [CHECK / DIRECT DEPOSIT]

Payment Schedule:
☐ One lump sum payment
☐ First payment: $[AMOUNT] on [DATE]
☐ Second payment: $[AMOUNT] on [DATE]


VI. MOVE-OUT REQUIREMENTS

A. Vacate Date

You must vacate the premises and return possession to Landlord no later than [DATE] at [TIME].

B. Key Return

Return all keys, access cards, remotes, and other access devices to:

Location [ADDRESS or "On-site office"]
Contact [NAME]
Phone [PHONE]

C. Move-Out Condition

Please leave the premises in the following condition:
- Broom-clean
- All personal belongings removed
- All trash properly disposed
- No damage beyond normal wear and tear
- All fixtures and appliances left in place

D. Move-Out Inspection

Optional Pre-Move-Out Inspection Available

You have the right to request a pre-move-out inspection to identify potential security deposit deductions. To request an inspection, contact:

Contact [NAME]
Phone [PHONE]
Email [EMAIL]
Request Deadline [DATE - typically 2 weeks before move-out]

VII. SECURITY DEPOSIT

Your security deposit of $[AMOUNT] will be handled as follows:

  1. Within [NUMBER] days after you vacate and return keys, Landlord will:
    - Inspect the premises
    - Prepare an itemized statement of any deductions
    - Return the deposit balance to your forwarding address

  2. Provide your forwarding address to:
    | | |
    |---|---|
    | Email | [EMAIL] |
    | Mail | [ADDRESS] |


VIII. UTILITIES

Utility Accounts in Tenant's Name:

You are responsible for:
- Maintaining utilities through your vacate date
- Providing final meter readings to utility companies
- Canceling or transferring accounts after move-out

Do not disconnect utilities before your move-out date without notifying Landlord.


IX. FORWARDING ADDRESS

Please provide your forwarding address for:
- Security deposit return
- Tax documents (if applicable)
- Important correspondence

Forwarding Address Form:

New Address ________________________________
City, State, ZIP ________________________________
Phone ________________________________
Email ________________________________

X. TENANT RIGHTS

Right to Remain Until Termination Date

You have the right to remain in the premises until the termination date specified in this notice, provided you continue to pay rent and comply with lease terms.

Legal Assistance

If you have questions about this notice or your rights, you may wish to consult with an attorney. Resources include:

  • Legal Aid: [LOCAL LEGAL AID AND PHONE]
  • Tenant Rights Organization: [NAME AND PHONE]
  • Bar Association Referral: [PHONE]

If You Believe This Notice is Improper

If you believe this termination notice is:
- Retaliatory
- Discriminatory
- Improper under local just cause requirements
- Otherwise unlawful

Contact:
- [Local Rent Board/Housing Authority]: [PHONE]
- Fair Housing Organization: [PHONE]
- Legal Aid: [PHONE]


XI. FAIR HOUSING STATEMENT

This notice is issued in compliance with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.) and applicable state and local fair housing laws. Landlord does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or other protected characteristics.


XII. LANDLORD CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about this notice or move-out procedures:

Contact Name [NAME]
Phone [PHONE]
Email [EMAIL]
Office Hours [HOURS]
Address [ADDRESS]

XIII. LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

Signature ________________________________
Printed Name [NAME]
Title [OWNER / PROPERTY MANAGER / AGENT]
Date [MM/DD/YYYY]

XIV. PROOF OF SERVICE

I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury that on [DATE], I served the foregoing Notice of Termination of Tenancy on the tenant(s) named above by the following method:

Personal Service
| | |
|---|---|
| Delivered to | [NAME] |
| At | [ADDRESS] |
| Date/Time | [DATE/TIME] |

Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
| | |
|---|---|
| Tracking # | [NUMBER] |
| Mailed to | [ADDRESS] |
| Date Mailed | [DATE] |

First Class Mail
| | |
|---|---|
| Mailed to | [ADDRESS] |
| Date Mailed | [DATE] |

Posting and Mailing
| | |
|---|---|
| Posted at | [LOCATION] |
| Date/Time Posted | [DATE/TIME] |
| Mailed to | [ADDRESS] |
| Date Mailed | [DATE] |


Server Information

Server Signature ________________________________
Server Printed Name [NAME]
Date [MM/DD/YYYY]

STATE NOTICE PERIOD REFERENCE

State M-to-M (< 1 yr) M-to-M (1+ yr) Just Cause Required?
California 30 days 60 days Yes (AB 1482, most units)
New York 30 days 60-90 days Yes (certain areas)
Texas 30 days 30 days No (generally)
Florida 15 days 15 days No (generally)
Oregon 90 days 90 days Yes (statewide)
Washington 60 days 60 days Yes (certain cities)
Illinois 30 days 30 days Yes (certain cities)
Massachusetts 30 days/period 30 days/period Yes (certain cities)
New Jersey 30 days 30 days Yes (most units)
Colorado 21 days 21 days No (generally)

IMPORTANT: Laws change frequently and vary by locality. Always verify current requirements.


This Notice of Termination template is for landlord-initiated terminations of periodic tenancies or non-renewal of fixed-term leases. Many jurisdictions now require "just cause" for termination and/or relocation assistance. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before use.

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Jurisdiction-Specific

This template is drafted for general use across all U.S. jurisdictions. State-specific versions with local statutory references are also available.

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Last updated: February 2026