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Early Lease Termination Notice Template

A formal written notice telling your landlord you intend to move out before the lease ends, stating your move-out date and any legal basis such as domestic violence, military service, or uninhabitable conditions. Usable in any U.S. state. Let AI fill it in with your details. Ready to sign in minutes.

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WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENT TO END THE LEASE EARLY

[Date]

From: [Your name] [Rental address]

To: [Landlord name] [Landlord address]

Re: Notice of intent to end the lease early

Rental unit: [the address you rent]

My notice

I am giving you written notice that I intend to move out of the above rental on [your move-out date], before the end of my lease term.

Reason

I understand this is before my lease term ends and I am giving you as much notice as I can.

Please re-rent and return my deposit

Please make reasonable efforts to re-rent the unit to limit any amount I may owe, as required in most states, and please return my security deposit to my forwarding address: [your forwarding address].

I would like to work out the move-out cooperatively. Please contact me about the return of keys, a final walkthrough, and any balance. Please treat this letter as my formal written notice. I am keeping a copy and proof of delivery.

Sincerely, [Your name]

What's in this template?

The Early Lease Termination Notice template organizes the following sections in line with U.S. law. AI fills in the document automatically from the details you provide.

Re: Notice of intent to end the lease early
My notice
Reason
Please re-rent and return my deposit

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