Sample Letters Of Tenant Lease Termination

          In order to terminate the lease early, the landlord is required to send a tenant letter of tenant lease termination. Different states have laws that inform a landlord how this letter should be written and how it should be served to the tenant. (See Reference 1) Hence, it would make sense for a landlord to check out the laws that govern landlord-tenant agreements, or else the landlord should get in touch with an experienced attorney.

          It is important for a landlord to remember that terminating the tenancy is a must before proceeding with the eviction process. After the landlord gives the termination of lease letter, the tenant has a specific number of days to leave the property. The number of days must be mentioned in the lease termination letter. (See Reference 2) If the tenant does not move after that time, then only can the eviction process begin.

          A letter for tenant lease termination by the landlord can be given in the following circumstances:

          Non-payment of rent: If the tenant has not paid the rent on the property, the landlord can send a written letter to the tenant informing him or her that the lease agreement has been terminated. Usually, the landlord gives a 3-day or 5-day notice to the tenant to pay the rent or quit the premises. (See Reference 2)

          Violating the terms of the lease agreement: When a tenant violates the terms of the lease agreement, like having a pet when the agreement specifies that pets are not allow or making too much noise and disturbing the neighbors, then the landlord has to first issue a warning to the tenant to correct the violation. (See Reference 2) If the tenant does not correct the violation, the landlord can immediately terminate the lease agreement. (See Reference 2)

          Repetitive violation of the lease agreement: In this case, the landlord can issue an unconditional quit notice to the tenant on repeatedly violating the terms of the lease agreement. (See Reference 2) This kind of notice can only be issued by the landlord when the tenant has been late in paying the rent on several occasions; when the tenant repeated violates the terms of the lease agreement; when the tenant causes serious damage to the rental property; or when tenant uses the rental property for illegal activities. (See Reference 2)

          At times, some states allow a landlord to terminate the lease without any reason. In such a case, the landlord has to give a tenant a thirty-day or sixty-day notice to quit the rental property. (See Reference 2) In cities where there is rent control, this mode of terminating the rental agreement is not allowed as the landlord has show a legal cause for terminating the lease agreement. (See Reference 2)

          In order to terminate the lease agreement, the landlord must give a written notice to the tenant. Usually, a landlord would find it hard to inform a tenant that the lease is immediately terminated. But at times, this might be the most prudent step for a landlord to take, especially if the tenant is creating a nuisance and disturbing the neighbors or when the tenant has caused serious damage to the rental property. In such a case, if you are a landlord, it would be in your best interests to download some sample letters of tenant lease termination. These letters would provide you with a starting point on how to draft the lease termination letter to your tenant.

          If you have not been able to find sample letters of tenant lease termination to help you, here is one sample that you would definitely find helpful: (See Reference 3)

Date

Name of tenant

Address of tenant

Dear Mr/Ms Tenant,

          I am deeply saddened with the steps that I need to take at this point of time. Unfortunately, due to constant noise and disruption that you have been causing in the building, I am forced to terminate the lease agreement on the rental property at (mention the address of the rental property).

          I have already given you 3 warning in writing after getting complaints from the neighbors about your loud music to no avail. Every night until wee hours of the morning music is emanating from the house and disturbing the other neighbors. This is in complete violation of the lease agreement that clearly stipulates that no disturbance to the neighbors must be caused. You are requested to check Clause 8.1B of the lease agreement for this. As you have repeated terminated the terms of the lease agreement you are requested to vacate the property with immediate effect. If the property is not vacated, I would be forced to begin the legal process for eviction.

          In case you have any queries regarding this written notice of termination of your lease, please feel free to contact me at (landlord's contact number and address).

Sincerely,

Landlord's signature

Name of the landlord

          The letter for tenant lease termination should be sent by certified mail, so that you can prove, if necessary, in court that you sent the notice to the tenant to vacate the premises for terminating the terms of the lease.

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