Landlord-tenant
Lease Termination Notice Template
Formal written notice that you (the tenant or landlord) intend to end a rental agreement. Most states require written notice with specific lead time (usually 30, 60, or 90 days).
How to use this template
Use a lease termination notice when you want to end a month-to-month tenancy, a fixed-term lease that allows early termination, or a tenancy where the other party has breached. The notice period is dictated by state law and (sometimes) the lease itself - 30 days is the most common minimum, but several states require 60 or 90 days. Always send via a method that creates a delivery record (certified mail, hand delivery with a witness, or a state-permitted electronic delivery method).
Before you send
- Notice periods vary by state. California requires 60 days for tenancies over one year; New York requires 30, 60, or 90 days depending on length of tenancy.
- Just-cause eviction protections in California, Oregon, New York, and many cities limit when a landlord can serve a no-fault termination notice.
- If you are a tenant terminating during a fixed-term lease, you may owe rent through the end of the lease unless your state has an early-termination statute or your lease allows it.
- Military service members have additional protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act allowing early lease termination.
Template
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{{Your Name}}
{{Your Address}}
{{Your City, State ZIP}}
{{Date}}
Via Certified Mail and Email
{{Other Party Name}}
{{Other Party Address}}
{{Other Party City, State ZIP}}
NOTICE TO {{TERMINATE / VACATE}} TENANCY
Re: {{Rental Property Address}}
Dear {{Other Party}},
Pursuant to the terms of the rental agreement dated {{lease date}} (the "Lease") and {{relevant state statute, e.g. "Minnesota Statute § 504B.135"}}, this letter serves as formal notice that {{specify: "I, the tenant, intend to vacate" OR "the tenancy is being terminated"}} the property at {{rental property address}} (the "Property").
The effective date of termination will be {{date - count notice days from delivery, e.g. "thirty (30) days from receipt of this notice, no earlier than April 15, 2026"}}. {{If month-to-month: "This is at least the minimum notice required by state law and by the Lease."}}
{{If tenant terminating}}
I will return possession of the Property by {{move-out date}}. The Property will be returned in the same condition as when received, normal wear and tear excepted. I will provide a forwarding address for the return of the security deposit:
{{Forwarding Address}}
Please return the security deposit in the amount of {{deposit amount}} by {{state-required deadline, e.g. "twenty-one (21) days from the date of move-out, as required by [state] law"}}. Any deductions must be itemized in writing as required by {{state statute}}.
{{If landlord terminating}}
You must vacate the Property on or before {{move-out date}}. Please return all keys, garage remotes, and access cards. I will conduct a move-out inspection on {{date}}; please contact me at {{phone or email}} to be present. Your security deposit will be returned, less any lawful deductions itemized in writing, within {{state-required deadline}} as required by {{state statute}}.
{{Reason for termination, if applicable - some states require a stated reason for landlord-initiated terminations.}}
Sincerely,
{{Signature}}
{{Printed Name}}
cc: {{any other relevant party, e.g. co-tenant, property manager, or legal counsel}}Last reviewed: 2026-06-08. This template is informational only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before sending.
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