Fill in the details
0/210 of 21 completed
Type below - the document on the right updates as you go.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO VACATE AND REQUEST FOR LEASE ASSIGNMENT
FROM (Tenant):
________
________
Date: ________
TO (Landlord):
________
________
Sent via: ________
RE: Written Notice of Termination of Tenancy and Request to Assign Lease — Premises located at ________
Dear ________,
§ 1. Purpose of Notice. This letter constitutes formal written notice (the “Notice”) that the undersigned tenant (“Tenant”) intends to vacate and surrender possession of the rental premises identified below, and that Tenant requests the landlord’s consent to assign or sublet the remainder of the lease term to a proposed replacement tenant, all in accordance with the terms of the lease and applicable state and local law.
________
§ 2. The Lease. Tenant occupies the Premises pursuant to a written residential lease agreement dated ________ (the “Lease”), with a term commencing on ________ and scheduled to terminate on ________. The current monthly rent under the Lease is ________, and Tenant previously deposited a security deposit in the amount of ________.
§ 3. Notice of Intent to Vacate. Tenant hereby gives notice that Tenant is unable to remain in possession of the Premises for the full balance of the Lease term, and intends to vacate and surrender the Premises on ________ (the “Vacate Date”). Tenant acknowledges that, unless the Lease is assigned or otherwise terminated by mutual agreement, Tenant may remain liable for rent and other obligations through the end of the Lease term as permitted by applicable law, subject to the landlord’s duty to mitigate damages where required by law.
________
The Proposed Replacement Tenant will contact you directly regarding application, credit and background screening, and execution of any assignment, sublease, or new lease documentation you reasonably require. Tenant requests your written consent to such assignment or sublease, which, pursuant to the Lease and applicable law, shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. Please advise in writing, no later than ________, whether the Proposed Replacement Tenant is acceptable.
§ 6. Security Deposit. Tenant requests that the landlord conduct any move-out inspection and provide an itemized written statement of any deductions, together with the return of the remaining security deposit, within the time period required by applicable state law. Tenant’s forwarding address for return of the security deposit and any other correspondence is: ________.
§ 7. Reservation of Rights. Nothing in this Notice shall be construed as a waiver of any right, remedy, or defense available to Tenant under the Lease or applicable law, all of which are expressly reserved. This Notice shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of ________.
§ 8. Contact Information. Should you have any questions regarding this Notice, you may contact Tenant by telephone at ________ or by email at ________. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your cooperation in facilitating a smooth transition and look forward to your prompt response regarding the proposed replacement Tenant.
Respectfully,
_______________________________
________, Tenant
Date: ________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT (Landlord)
Receipt of the foregoing Notice is hereby acknowledged.
_______________________________
________, Landlord
Date: ________
Fields you complete are inserted into the document live. This template is general guidance only - not legal advice.