Notice to vacate, handled
Notice to vacate letter, drafted with the right date.
Decide the tenancy should end and Dardaris does the rest: the notice period for that address, the move-out date and the letter, then the last rent and the deposit. Nothing is sent until you approve it.
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An example of Dardaris drafting a notice to vacate with the move-out date worked out, waiting for the owner to approve it.
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You asked to end the tenancy at 88 Maple Street, Apt 2A. Texas asks for 30 days, so the earliest move-out is June 30. The notice is drafted, with a proof of service.
NOTICE TO VACATE
You are required to vacate 88 Maple Street, Apt 2A on or before June 30.
This notice is given under Texas law, which requires 30 days' notice.
How it works
Three steps, and the move-out runs itself.
- 1
Say the tenancy should end
One click on the lease. Dardaris reads the notice period the law sets for that address.
- 2
The notice is drafted
The move-out date, the law it relies on and a proof of service, ready for you to read and change.
- 3
The move-out follows
The last rent prorated to the day, the deposit deadline counted, and the final account ready when the keys come back.
Free notice to vacate template
Rather write it yourself? Use the free notice to vacate form.
Pick the state and the day the tenant will receive it. The form works out whether it is a 30 or 60 day notice to vacate and the earliest move-out date, writes in the statute and the deposit deadline, and adds a proof of service. Word or PDF.
Choose the state: its notice period, the statute and the earliest move-out date appear here.
Every field is optional; a blank prints as a line to write on. The notice is in English, as it is served in the US.
For ending a month-to-month tenancy as the landlord. Nothing is stored and nothing is sent; the notice is built in this browser.
By hand or with Dardaris
The same notice, without the homework.
By hand
With Dardaris
Working out the date
By hand:Look up the statute and count the days.
With Dardaris:Read from the law for that address.
Writing the notice
By hand:Start from a template and fill it in.
With Dardaris:Drafted for you to read and approve.
The last month of rent
By hand:Prorate it by hand.
With Dardaris:Prorated to the day on the lease.
The deposit
By hand:Look up the deadline and track it yourself.
With Dardaris:Deadline counted, final account ready.
Notice to vacate by state
30 or 60 day notice to vacate? It depends on the state.
37 of the 50 states ask for 30 days. The rest range up to 90 days in Washington, and several add conditions the table cannot hold, which the notice above shows when you choose the state.
| State | Notice | Statute | Lease template |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 30 days | Ala. Code § 35-9A-441(b) | Alabama lease |
| Alaska | 30 days | AS 34.03.290(b) | Alaska lease |
| Arizona | 30 days | A.R.S. § 33-1375(B) | Arizona lease |
| Arkansas | 30 days | Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-704(b) | Arkansas lease |
| California | 60 days | Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1946.1, 1946.2 | California lease |
| Colorado | 21 days | C.R.S. §§ 13-40-107(1), 38-12-1303 | Colorado lease |
| Connecticut | 3 days | Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-23, 47a-23c | Connecticut lease |
| Delaware | 60 days | 25 Del. C. § 5106(d) | Delaware lease |
| Florida | 30 days | Fla. Stat. § 83.57(3) | Florida lease |
| Georgia | 60 days | O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7 | Georgia lease |
| Hawaii | 45 days | HRS § 521-71 | Hawaii lease |
| Idaho | 30 days | Idaho Code § 55-208 | Idaho lease |
| Illinois | 30 days | 735 ILCS 5/9-207 | Illinois lease |
| Indiana | 30 days | IC 32-31-1-1 | Indiana lease |
| Iowa | 30 days | Iowa Code § 562A.34(2) | Iowa lease |
| Kansas | 30 days | K.S.A. 58-2570(b) | Kansas lease |
| Kentucky | 30 days | KRS 383.695(2) | Kentucky lease |
| Louisiana | 10 days | La. Civil Code art. 2728 | Louisiana lease |
| Maine | 30 days | 14 M.R.S. § 6002 | Maine lease |
| Maryland | 60 days | Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-402(c)(2) | Maryland lease |
| Massachusetts | 30 days | M.G.L. c. 186, § 12 | Massachusetts lease |
| Michigan | 30 days | MCL 554.134 | Michigan lease |
| Minnesota | 30 days | Minn. Stat. § 504B.135 | Minnesota lease |
| Mississippi | 30 days | Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-19(3) | Mississippi lease |
| Missouri | 30 days | RSMo § 441.060.4(1) | Missouri lease |
| Montana | 30 days | MCA 70-24-441(2) | Montana lease |
| Nebraska | 30 days | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1437 | Nebraska lease |
| Nevada | 30 days | NRS 40.251 | Nevada lease |
| New Hampshire | 30 days | RSA 540:3 | New Hampshire lease |
| New Jersey | 30 days | N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 | New Jersey lease |
| New Mexico | 30 days | NMSA 1978, § 47-8-37 | New Mexico lease |
| New York | 30 days | N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 226-c, 232-a, 232-b | New York lease |
| North Carolina | 7 days | N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-14 | North Carolina lease |
| North Dakota | 30 days | N.D.C.C. § 47-16-15(2) | North Dakota lease |
| Ohio | 30 days | Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17(B) | Ohio lease |
| Oklahoma | 30 days | Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 111(A) | Oklahoma lease |
| Oregon | 30 days | ORS 90.427(3), (5), (6) | Oregon lease |
| Pennsylvania | 15 days | 68 P.S. § 250.501 | Pennsylvania lease |
| Rhode Island | 30 days | R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-37 | Rhode Island lease |
| South Carolina | 30 days | S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-770 | South Carolina lease |
| South Dakota | 30 days | SDCL 43-32-15 | South Dakota lease |
| Tennessee | 30 days | Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-512(b) | Tennessee lease |
| Texas | 30 days | Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001 | Texas lease |
| Utah | 15 days | Utah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(b)(i) | Utah lease |
| Vermont | 30 days | 9 V.S.A. § 4467(c), (e) | Vermont lease |
| Virginia | 30 days | Va. Code § 55.1-1253(A)-(B) | Virginia lease |
| Washington | 90 days | RCW 59.18.650 | Washington lease |
| West Virginia | 30 days | W. Va. Code § 37-6-5 | West Virginia lease |
| Wisconsin | 28 days | Wis. Stat. § 704.19(3) | Wisconsin lease |
| Wyoming | 30 days | Common practice, no statute | Wyoming lease |
Read from each state's statutes on September 29, 2026. A city or county can require more notice or a reason for ending a tenancy, and rent-controlled units often have rules of their own. This is information, not legal advice.
The questions that follow.
What is a notice to vacate letter?
A notice to vacate is a written notice from a landlord telling a tenant that the tenancy is ending and the date they must move out by. For a month-to-month tenancy it is the normal way to end it, and it must give at least the notice period the state requires.
How much notice does a landlord have to give to end a month-to-month tenancy?
37 of the 50 states ask for 30 days. Others ask for more, up to 90 days in Washington, and several add conditions, such as just cause after a year of tenancy in California and Colorado. A city or county can require longer, so check local rules as well as the state's.
How do you count a 30 day notice to vacate?
Count from the day after the tenant receives it, and give at least the full number of days. Many states also expect the tenancy to end on the last day of a rental period. Where the notice is mailed, some states add days for delivery. If you are unsure, give a little more time rather than less.
Can a landlord give a notice to vacate without a reason?
In most states a month-to-month tenancy can be ended without giving a reason, as long as the notice period is respected. Some states and many cities require just cause, including California for many tenancies after a year and Washington for periodic tenancies. Rent-controlled and subsidised units usually have rules of their own.
How should I deliver a notice to vacate?
Handing it to the tenant in person is the safest method. Many states also allow leaving it with an adult at the property, posting it on the door with a copy mailed, or certified mail, each with its own conditions. Whatever you choose, fill in the proof of service and keep a copy.
Is a notice to vacate the same as an eviction?
No. A notice to vacate ends the tenancy on a date. An eviction is the court process a landlord uses if the tenant does not leave by then. Most tenants do leave, and a clear, correctly served notice is what makes that likely.
What if the tenant does not move out by the date?
Then the next step is a court eviction, under your state's procedure. Never change the locks, remove belongings or cut off utilities yourself: that is unlawful almost everywhere in the US, whatever the notice said.
Do I need a notice to vacate if the lease has an end date?
A fixed-term lease usually ends on its end date on its own, but many leases and some states require notice that you will not renew, and a tenant who stays on may become month-to-month. Send a written notice of non-renewal well before the end date so there is no doubt.
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