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This document is a formal Notice of Intent to Vacate, used by a tenant to inform their landlord of their decision to move out of a rental property. It fulfills the lease's notice period requirement and includes requests for a final walkthrough and the return of the security deposit to a new forwarding address.
[Tenant Name]
[Tenant Street Address]
[Tenant City]
[Tenant State]
[Tenant Postal Code]
[Landlord Name]
[Landlord Street Address]
[Landlord City]
[Landlord State]
[Landlord Postal Code]
Date: [Notice Date]
RE: Notice of Intent to Vacate
Dear [Landlord Name],
I am writing to inform you that I will be vacating the property located at [Property Address] on [Vacate Date]. Please consider this letter as my official notice of intent to vacate.
This letter fulfills the [Notice Period]-day notice requirement per the lease agreement.
I am requesting to have a walkthrough of my apartment before I move out. If you could, please reach out to me at [Tenant Phone or Email] to arrange the inspection at your earliest convenience.
I believe that the apartment is in good condition and that my security deposit of [Security Deposit] should be refunded in full.
Please send my security deposit to my new address at your earliest convenience.
My forwarding address is [Tenant Forwarding Address].
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for the opportunity to rent from you.
Sincerely,
[Tenant Name]
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About this template
What is this template?
This is a formal letter from a tenant to a landlord or property manager. It contains a specific move-out date, a reference to a required notice period, and a request for a walkthrough inspection.
When should you use it?
Use this letter when you have decided to move out and need to satisfy the notice requirements of your lease. Use a Tenant's Repair Request if you are staying in the property but need maintenance.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Heading | Notice of Intent to Vacate | Establishes the specific date on which the Tenant will vacate the property located at the Property Address. |
| Paragraph 2 | Notice Period Compliance | Confirms the letter fulfills a specific number of days' notice as required by the existing lease agreement. |
| Paragraph 3 | Walkthrough Request | Requests an apartment inspection before move-out and provides a phone or email for the Landlord to arrange it. |
| Paragraph 4 | Security Deposit Refund | Claims a refund for the stated Security Deposit amount based on the condition of the apartment. |
| Paragraph 6 | Forwarding Address | Provides the Tenant Forwarding Address to ensure the Landlord can deliver the refunded security deposit. |
Who it's for
- a residential tenant ending their tenancy according to a notice period in their lease
- a renter requesting a final property inspection before vacating
- a tenant providing a forwarding address for security deposit recovery
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