Lease Termination Letter by EasyLegalDocs
This template is a formal letter used by a tenant to notify their landlord of their intention to terminate a lease agreement. It includes sections for the property address, termination date, and a request for the return of the security deposit. The letter ensures proper notice is given as per the lease terms.
Lease Termination Letter
From
(Sender Name/Address)
To
(Recipient Name/Address)
Date: [letter date]
RE: Lease Termination Notice
Dear [landlord name],
I am writing to inform you that I will be vacating the property located at [property address] on [termination date].
This decision is not taken lightly, but due to [reason for termination], it is necessary for me to end the tenancy.
As per the lease agreement, [notice period days] days' notice is required before the termination date. Therefore, the lease will expire on [termination date]. I will make sure to leave the property in good condition and I will comply with the terms of the lease agreement.
Please note that I will be requesting my security deposit to be returned in a timely manner. I can confirm that there is no damage to the property and all rent and other charges have been paid in full.
I appreciate the opportunity to have been a tenant at your property and I hope that we can work together to make the move out process as smooth as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at [sender phone number] or [sender email address].
Sincerely,
(Sender Signature)
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About this template
What is this template?
This document is a formal notification from a tenant to a landlord to end a lease early or at the end of a term. It includes placeholders for the reason for termination and a confirmation of the notice period. It is not a legal eviction notice served by a landlord.
When should you use it?
Use this letter when you are a tenant who has decided to move out and needs to satisfy the notice requirements in your lease. Use a Surrender of Lease agreement if both parties are mutually agreeing to end the lease immediately without notice.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| First Paragraph | Notice of Vacating | Identifies the specific property address and the exact date the tenant will be vacating the premises. |
| Third Paragraph | Notice Period Compliance | Specifies the required number of notice days and confirms the final lease expiration date based on the agreement terms. |
| Fourth Paragraph | Security Deposit Request | Formalises the tenant's request for a timely return of the security deposit based on the absence of property damage. |
Who it's for
- a tenant needing to provide a specific number of days' notice to end a tenancy
- an occupant moving out of a property due to job relocation or personal necessity
- a renter requesting the return of a security deposit after vacating a property
How long it runs and how it's signed
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