How to Give Notice When You're Moving Out of an Apartment

You’ve been renting an apartment and now it’s time to move. In some places, you can just tell the building manager that you’re not going to renew your lease, but other places require advance notice. Make sure you follow the appropriate protocol, or you could become ensnared in a legal action.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Read your lease. It generally spells out the terms of how you give notice. If it doesn’t, contact the manager and ask how to give your move out notice. You also can call your leasing company.
2. Note the deadlines. If you don’t comply with the timetable, you could have to pay rent until the lease runs out, depending on the terms of your agreement.
3. Put it in writing. Even if your contract only requires verbal notice, put the notice in a letter, date it and then send it to the landlord or management company via registered mail, return receipt requested. Ask for written permission to move. If the landlord or manager doesn't respond with 30 days, permission may be assumed, but you should check the lease and local laws.