I just moved into this rent house a month ago, and I am thinking of moving... AGAIN! The house that we rented is really huge, and I was in such a hurry to move.. it didn't occur to me that I really don't need that much space! How do I give my "cool-yet-grouchy" landlord my 1 month notice to vacate? HELP PLEASE!!!
2007-02-21 07:32:21 · 9 answers · asked by jennifer 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If it is a month to month rental then you have no problem, just give him a written 30 day notice to vacate. But if it is a longer lease say 6 months or year your in a bind, you will have to find a new tenant to take over or you will be responsible for the remaninder of the lease.
2007-02-21 07:43:30 · answer #1 · answered by MKM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are on a month-to-month lease, you may give written notice 30 days before you are moving out.
If you are on month-to-month, but have the lease for say one year, you must live there for one year before submitting your 30 day notice. The only way to break that lease is to pay the remainder of the lease out - the full 12 months OR if there is something significantly wrong with the rental that the landlord refuses to fix - such as no heat, you can take legal action.
The best thing to do is read your lease agreement and see what it says as to the duration of your commitment: "30-day lease" vs 30-day lease for one year".
But in general, the 30-day notice is given in written form on paper such as: "I (full name) am herby giving my 30-notice to vacate the premises on (address) on ( current date) and intent to vacate said premises no later than midnight (date 30 days later)".
Do note that you MUST be out completely by that date or the landlord can charge you up the yazoo.
2007-02-21 07:48:13 · answer #2 · answered by zkiwi2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you signed a lease, then you're stuck if you don't want to get charged up the wazoo or sued. Look at your contract, and do whatever it says. Otherwise, the only way you'll get out of it cleanly is if you can find a point on which your landlord did not follow through on the agreement. I got out of my lease once because the landlord did a poor job of maintaining our place. I wrote a letter and declared my intention to move, indicating that the lack of proper maintenance was a violation of my lease as much as my leaving early. The landlord backed down. But I had a legitimate excuse. If you can't find one, then you're probably out of luck. About all you can do is talk to them and see what they say, but they are within their right to demand payment if there is a lease or contract signed. If nothing was signed, then all you have to do is write the letter saying you're vacating in a month. It's business. Don't feel badly about it.
2007-02-21 07:42:59 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you sign a lease? If so you are stuck for a year or the term of the lease, you can get someone to take over your lease but the landlord has to give approval.
In Ontario Canada, here we have to give 60 days notice after the term of the lease, or on a month - month rental basis
2007-02-21 07:39:36 · answer #4 · answered by moglie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has to be in writing. Be sure you know the tenant laws where you are - landlords sometimes make people sign leases that contain items which contravene tenant law. No such agreement, written, signed and/or witnessed is stronger than the law.... so if he gives you a hard time, just be sure you know in advance what your rights are.
2007-02-21 07:39:49 · answer #5 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sample Letter of Termination of Rental Agreement
This letter must be sent one full term prior to the end of your rental agreement, unless the lease requires additional time. This letter also indicates your desire to be present for the landlord's inspection for damages to the apartment.
June 28, 2000
Landlord's Name
111 WPI Road
Worcester, MA 01609
Re: Apt. #2, 456 Student Road, Worcester, MA 01609
Dear Landlord:
This is to advise you that I will be ending my tenancy at the above apartment on July 31, 2000.
I request the right to be present during inspection of my apartment for damages. I will be moving to 111 Frederick Drive, Framingham, MA upon vacating. All future letters or notices should be sent to me at that address.
Sincerely,
your name
2007-02-21 07:40:03 · answer #6 · answered by k_sheena21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't sign a lease then in most states you have to give him a one month written notice . Most landlords are nice people and if you are honest and up front with them they will work with you. I would call and talk to him then put everything in written form to CYA
2007-02-21 07:41:33 · answer #7 · answered by Carissa W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how cool he is and how long you're lease was for. if its a six month leases than you owe him for 6 months rent legally. if h is cool one month warning is fair
2007-02-21 07:38:03 · answer #8 · answered by wofford1257 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in written form
2007-02-21 07:35:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋