

It is a situation no agent or landlord wants to deal with, but it is something many do face. But, what happens when they break the ‘house rules’ and how does it impact your insurance? The landlord must give at least 30 days’ notice, the tenant must give at least 15 days’ notice.Ħ0-day notice for tenancy 2 years and under and 90-day notice for tenancies of more than 2 years.When a tenant signs a rental agreement, they are ultimately agreeing to the ‘house rules’. The landlord must give at least 45 days’ notice, the tenant must give at least 28 days’ notice.ġ5 days for tenancy 1-year or less, 30 days for tenancy of more than 1-year Required Notice By State Stateģ0 days for tenancy 1-year or less, 60 days for tenancy of more than 1-yearĪ tenancy for one year or longer, three months A tenancy of six months or longer but less than a year, one month A tenancy of one month or longer but less than six months, ten days A tenancy of one week or longer but less than one month, or a tenancy at will, three days A tenancy for less than one week, one day.

In the event a tenant refuses to vacate the premises, the landlord will have to seek an eviction lawsuit in the local housing court.Įven if the tenant mentions they will not vacate the premises, the landlord is required to wait the full notice period before filing a lawsuit. Step 5 – Filing an Eviction (if necessary) In larger residential complexes, it’s best to inform management in the case of an elevator or other resources that need to be reserved. It is highly recommended to give notice in 2 ways:Ĭertified Mail (with return receipt) – This is the best option as the USPS will give a receipt to the sender after successful delivery.Ĭertificate of Service – Use for personal delivery or any other type to prove the letter was sent.Īfter the notice has been sent, it is advised to schedule a move-out date.

Before sending the notice, communication should be made to inform the other party of the intent to terminate.įor example, if the landlord is terminating the lease, this will help both parties organize and schedule the best time for the move-out.
