Tenant Landlord Notice

You can send your letter by email if your tenancy agreement says you can. You should say something like: I am giving 1 month's notice to end my tenancy, as required by law. I will be leaving the property on (date xxxxx).

Dear (Name of landlord or manager), This letter constitutes my written (number of days' notice that you need to give based on your lease agreement)-day notice that I will be moving out of my apartment on (date), the end of my current lease. I am leaving because (new job, rent increase, etc.)

Dear (Name of landlord or manager), I am writing to request repairs to the (appliance, heating/air conditioning, plumbing issue be specific!) due to (reason for repair; this could include things such as broken handle, leaky sink hose, even normal wear-and-tear that would necessitate replacement).

Make sure the repair is actually your landlord's responsibility. Document the problem thoroughly. Ask your landlord in writing to make the repair. Send your landlord a letter with return receipt requested.

Your landlord should make a diligent effort to repair the problem within a reasonable time after receipt of the notice. The law presumes seven days to be a reasonable time, but the landlord can rebut this presumption.

Today's Date. Landlord's Name. Property Address and Unit Number. State Your Desire to Move Out of the Apartment. Include Desired Move-Out Date. That You Expect the Return of Your Security Deposit Under State Law. A Forwarding Address Where Your Security Deposit Can Be Sent.

A burst water service or a serious water service leak. A blocked or broken toilet. A serious roof leak. A gas leak. A dangerous electrical fault. Flooding or serious flood damage. Serious storm or fire damage.

When writing to your landlord, be specific in describing the problems you are having. Do not exaggerate or under-emphasize the extent of the problem. The landlord may show this letter to a judge if your problem is ever litigated.