I need some assistance on how to prepare a 60-day notice to landlord regarding me moving out of residence.?

Answer 1

Dear landlord:

As required by the terms of the lease, this letter is notice that I will be moving out of the apartment on ________.

Sincerely,
me

Answer 2

Each state and many cities have specific guidelines that need to be followed, especially if you plan to vacate before the agreed end of a lease. If you signed a lease, it may cost you money, but if there is no specific statement about penalities, it could be hard for the landlord to force you to pay costs that are not 'reasonable'. I once wanted a six month lease, and the landlord convinced me to take 12 month, "just in case". I found a home to purchase in 8 months, and I gave verbal notice. The landlord said "put this in writing", and I did with my next month's rent. The landlord then tried to force me to pay the remainder of the the lease time, but there was no written clause in the lease itself that stated I agreed to do so, and I left with no penality.

If you have a verbal or 'month to month' clause, be aware that your landlord may need time to find another tenant, and may need or want you to move out before the 60 days. While this may have legal implications, sometimes you need to be a bit flexible to get a good reference or just to reduce stress.

If your situation is more complicated than this, I suggest checking with Legal Aid, your local Tenant Association, or your local City Hall to get more technical information on how landlord/tenant issues are seen and treated in your area. Also, most state Attorney General offices have information on landlord tenant issues in their web sites or by phone. Last resource, try calling 211 if your area has the new "Help Line" - they can answer some questions through taped information, and can otherwise refer you to free or low cost resources.