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What is a Tenant's Notice to Terminate the Tenancy?

A Tenant's Notice to Terminate the Tenancy is a ready-to-use legal template for Canada. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Tenant's Notice to Terminate the Tenancy cover?

The Tenant's Notice to Terminate the Tenancy is organised into sections covering § 1. Purpose of Notice, § 2. Tenancy Particulars, § 3. Effective Date of Termination, § 4. Fulfilment of Obligations, § 5. Move-Out Inspection, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Tenant's Notice to Terminate the Tenancy is generally legally binding in Canada, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

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A Tenant's Notice to Terminate the Tenancy should comply with the laws in force in Canada. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

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NOTICE TO END TENANCY

(Given pursuant to the applicable Residential Tenancies Act (or equivalent residential tenancy legislation) of the Province of ________)

FROM (Tenant):
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Telephone: ________
Email: ________

Date of this Notice: ________

TO (Landlord / Property Manager / Agent):
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Dear ________:

Re: Tenant's Notice to End a Periodic (Month-to-Month) Tenancy — Rental Unit located at ________

§ 1. Purpose of Notice. This letter constitutes my formal written notice to end the residential tenancy in respect of the rental unit described above (the "Rental Unit"), pursuant to and in accordance with the applicable Residential Tenancies Act (or the equivalent residential tenancy statute and regulations) of the Province of ________ (the "Act").

§ 2. Tenancy Particulars. The tenancy was created under a written tenancy agreement dated ________, under which the monthly rent is ________, payable on the ________ day of each month. The security deposit and/or pet damage deposit paid at the commencement of the tenancy totalled ________.

§ 3. Effective Date of Termination. The tenancy will end and the Rental Unit will be vacated on ________ (the "Termination Date"). I confirm that the Termination Date provides at least the minimum notice period required by the Act for the type of tenancy in question and, where applicable, falls on the day before the day the rent is ordinarily due.

§ 5. Move-Out Inspection. I request that we arrange a mutually convenient date and time to conduct the joint move-out (condition) inspection of the Rental Unit and to complete the prescribed condition inspection report in accordance with the Act. Please contact me at the coordinates set out above to confirm these arrangements. I propose the following date and time, subject to your availability: ________.

§ 6. Return of Keys. I will return all keys, access cards, fobs, remote devices and other means of access to the Rental Unit and common areas on or before the Termination Date, or at the conclusion of the move-out inspection, whichever the parties agree.

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§ 8. No Waiver. Nothing in this notice constitutes a waiver of any of my rights or remedies under the Act, the tenancy agreement, or at law, all of which are expressly reserved.

Thank you for your cooperation in bringing this tenancy to an orderly conclusion.

Yours sincerely,

_______________________________
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Tenant

Acknowledgement of Receipt (for the Landlord's use):

Received by: ________
Signature: _______________________________
Date received: ________

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