A MOVE-OUT LETTER FOR TENANTS
Tenant notice to vacate forms by state
Tell your landlord or property manager that you plan to move out. Choose the rental’s state for month-to-month or lease-ending notice forms, local coverage and sources. Fill in a letter online or download a free blank PDF to print and complete yourself.
Choose your rental state
Select where the rental property is located. Some monthly forms require a city or county choice; Illinois has selected local coverage.
A clear record of your planned move-out
A tenant notice to vacate puts your planned departure in writing. It identifies the rental home, the tenants giving notice and the intended ending date, and helps you coordinate the return of possession. This page helps tenants find the right starting point; it is not a landlord eviction-notice form.
1. Choose your starting point
Select a state to review its ordinary notice information, or use the general letter to record a notice period you select. Special tenancies and early termination may need a different document.
2. Fill in the letter
Tap the address, names or dates to edit them. Add contact or forwarding information if needed. Review the complete letter before each named tenant confirms their own signature.
3. Keep your copy
Save an editable draft, download a PDF or use Print. Downloading a letter does not deliver it to the landlord. Keep your copy and a record of how and when it was delivered.
Month-to-month or lease ending?
Ending a month-to-month tenancy
Choose “Month-to-month” when your agreement continues from month to month. The required notice can depend on the state, local rules, rental period and how notice is delivered. Your state page explains the supported situation and cites the relevant sources; do not assume that every monthly rental uses a 30-day rule.
Leaving at the end of a fixed-term lease
Choose “Lease ending” when you plan to leave at the actual end of a lease with a fixed term. Review its non-renewal and automatic-renewal clauses, together with the state guidance. For example, paying monthly under a one-year lease does not make that lease month-to-month. This option is not a request to break the lease early.
What your notice includes
The letter records the rental property address, landlord or manager, tenant names, notice date, intended move-out or lease-end date, and signatures. A general letter also shows the number of notice days you selected. Phone, email and a forwarding address can be added when useful.
State guidance or a general letter?
A state selection provides the ordinary notice wording and sources supported by this tool. Some locations or tenancy types require an additional choice. A general letter leaves out state-specific legal citations and records your intended move-out and selected notice period. Neither entering a date nor selecting 30, 60 or 90 days verifies that your notice meets all requirements.
Before you finish
Is a monthly payment the same as a month-to-month lease?
No. A lease with a fixed end date can require monthly payments. Check the actual agreement term, notice clause and renewal provisions before choosing your letter.
Can this letter end a lease early?
This tool does not establish an early release or waive rent, fees or other obligations. Leaving before the agreed end date, special termination grounds or an existing dispute may require a different process.
Do I have to choose 30, 60 or 90 days?
The general letter offers those shortcuts and a field for another number. Choose the period and planned move-out date appropriate to your situation after checking your agreement and applicable requirements. The tool does not calculate or approve a legal deadline.
Does the website send my notice?
No. It prepares a document for you to review and keep. Delivery to the correct recipient, the permitted method and any receipt deadline must be checked separately.
Where can I find the state sources?
Read the state-by-state notice guide and the guidance below your state’s form for explanations, legal references and local coverage. Check that the stated scope matches your tenancy and location. Learn how the tool is prepared and reviewed, and check the original sources when planning your notice.
What if my state or locality is not covered?
The state list shows the forms currently offered, with selected local coverage identified where applicable. A General letter is a writing tool with a notice period you choose. Before using it, verify your lease, local notice rules, delivery procedure and deadline. It does not replace missing state or local guidance.
Can I download a blank notice instead of filling it in online?
Yes. Open your state or the General letter and choose “Get blank PDF.” Select the relevant tenancy and locality when asked. The printable PDF leaves room for names, addresses, dates and signatures, and includes a link and QR code back to the online form.