A formal notification directed to a property owner or manager, communicating a tenant’s intention to vacate a rental property at the end of a lease term or in accordance with the lease agreement’s provisions for early termination. For instance, a tenant might draft and send such a notification 30 days prior to the intended move-out date, outlining the date of departure and requesting instructions regarding the return of the security deposit.
This communication serves as a critical element in maintaining a professional landlord-tenant relationship and ensuring a smooth transition process. It protects both parties by providing a documented record of the tenant’s intent to leave, allowing the landlord ample time to find a new tenant and preparing the property for re-rental. Historically, handwritten letters were the norm, but email has become a standard, efficient, and easily traceable method of providing this notice.
