There are many situations where you may need to provide your landlord with a 30-day notice to vacate. The most common situations include the following:

• Your lease is expiring and you don’t plan to renew it
• You’ve found a new place and need to move out before your lease ends
• Your living situation has changed, like getting a new job in another city

Most standard leases require at least 30 days’ notice before moving out.

Your notice should state the following:

• Your name and unit number
• Your planned move-out date (i.e., last day of a month)
• A forwarding address for return of your security deposit

Most leases state how these notices should be delivered via certified mail or hand-delivery to the property manager’s office. Follow the stated delivery method to the letter to formally notify your landlord within the agreed timeframe.

After submitting the notice, keep a copy for your records along with proof of delivery.