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Notice of Lease Termination

Formal notice to terminate a residential tenancy by landlord or tenant.

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY

TO: [TENANT/LANDLORD NAME] ADDRESS OF PREMISES: [FULL ADDRESS] DATE OF NOTICE: [DATE]

NOTICE

Take notice that the tenancy at the above premises is terminated effective [TERMINATION DATE].

1. DETAILS

  • Name of Tenant(s): [NAME(S)]
  • Name of Landlord: [NAME]
  • Address of Premises: [ADDRESS]
  • Type of Tenancy: [MONTH-TO-MONTH / FIXED TERM]
  • Date Tenancy Began: [DATE]
  • Termination Date: [DATE]
  • Grounds for Termination: [SEE BELOW]

2. GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION

Complete the applicable section:

[ ] By Landlord

  • [ ] Non-payment of rent (arrears of $[AMOUNT])
  • [ ] Breach of lease agreement: [DESCRIBE BREACH]
  • [ ] Damage to property: [DESCRIBE]
  • [ ] Nuisance/interference with reasonable enjoyment: [DESCRIBE]
  • [ ] Landlord's own use (in good faith): [DESCRIBE INTENDED USE]
  • [ ] Sale of property: [DETAILS]
  • [ ] Major renovation/demolition: [DETAILS]
  • [ ] Other: [SPECIFY AND CITE STATUTORY GROUND]

[ ] By Tenant

  • [ ] Tenant's decision to vacate
  • [ ] Landlord breach: [DESCRIBE]
  • [ ] Uninhabitable conditions: [DESCRIBE]
  • [ ] Other: [SPECIFY]

3. RENT OWING (IF APPLICABLE)

  • Total rent arrears as of [DATE]: $[AMOUNT]
  • Rent accruing to termination date: $[AMOUNT]
  • Total amount due: $[AMOUNT]

4. VACANT POSSESSION

The [TENANT/LANDLORD] is required to:

  1. Vacate the premises on or before [TERMINATION DATE].
  2. Remove all personal property.
  3. Return all keys to [LANDLORD/MANAGEMENT] at [ADDRESS].
  4. Leave the premises in a clean and undamaged condition (normal wear and tear excepted).

5. STATUTORY NOTICE PERIODS

  • This notice complies with the notice period required under [RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT / STATE LAW]:
    • Required notice: [NUMBER] days
    • Notice given: [NUMBER] days
    • [IF APPLICABLE: This notice is in the form required by Section [X] of the Act]

6. CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE

If the Tenant does not vacate by the termination date, the Landlord may:

  1. File an application with [TRIBUNAL/COURT NAME] for an eviction order.
  2. Seek costs of the application.
  3. [OTHER REMEDIES PER STATUTE]

Issued by:

Signature: _______________________

Date: _______________________

[CONTACT INFORMATION]


This notice is provided for informational purposes. Specific statutory forms and requirements vary by jurisdiction. Consult the applicable Residential Tenancies Act or local housing authority for mandatory form requirements.

Disclaimer: This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed lawyer in your jurisdiction before using or relying on this document.