Letter

Notice of intent to vacate

Your written notice that you are ending the tenancy on a date, with your forwarding address and a request about the move-out inspection. When: By the last day to give notice in your Move-Out Plan: your lease period, or your state’s default for month-to-month tenancies.

StateYour nameLandlord or manager's nameLandlord's mailing addressThe address in your lease for notices, if it gives one.Rental addressLast day of the tenancyDay you will return the keysForwarding address (if known)Include “Prepared with housr.io, a free renter tool” at the bottom

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November 1, 2026

[landlord's name] [landlord's address]

Re: Notice of intent to vacate Rental: [rental address]

Dear [landlord's name],

This is my written notice that I will end my tenancy at the rental above and vacate on [last day of the tenancy]. I will return the keys on [key return date].

California law (Cal. Civ. Code §1946) sets a default notice period for a month-to-month tenancy: At least 30 days' written notice, given at any time. If my lease sets a different period, I am giving this notice under the lease.

Please tell me how to arrange the move-out inspection, as I would like to be present.

Thank you.

Sincerely, [your name]

Cites Cal. Civ. Code §1946. This letter states facts and dates; it is not legal advice. Prepared with housr.io, a free renter tool.

Still to fill in: landlord's name, landlord's address, rental address, last day of the tenancy, key return date, your name.

Information, not legal advice. The letter states facts, dates and the statute. Whether a deduction is lawful depends on facts a court decides. Statute text checked, legal review pending.