How to Write a 30 Day Notice

How to Write a 30 Day Notice

Before we provide you with information on “how to write a 30 day notice” we will describe a 30-day notice. It is a real estate term used when a landlord wants a tenant to leave or a tenant wishes to vacate a property. It is a courteous document used to give ample time to the party receiving the document to make other arrangements. For our purposes this is from the landlord’s perspective. Before we explain how to write a 30 day notice, we need to determine if this is the appropriate form for use.

So who can use the One Dollar Landlord Forms 30 day notice / non-renewal letter?

• A month to month rental agreement or week to week rental agreement.
• Unpaid rent
• Have informed the tenant of a lease violation. We hope you are using NEATO Landlord Forms rental lease agreement. If not, a simple rental agreement or generic lease agreement will have basic violation information.
• Been charged with a criminal offense
• An unauthorized pet or person living in the rental. Again, we hope you are using NEATO Landlord Forms rental lease agreement. If not, a simple rental agreement or generic lease agreement may not have you covered.
• Caused destruction of the rental
• Refused to give you access to the rental.
• Removed, replaced, or added a lock to the rental and did not provide you with a key. – Covered in the NEATO Landlord Forms rental lease agreement.
• Abandoned the rental properly.
• Committed one of the various possible violations that have been loaded into the NEATO Landlord Forms rental lease agreement.

OR

• You are just tired of the complaining, nagging, and excuse laden tenant and want to get rid of them. BUT WAIT… you must then review your rental lease agreement to confirm the end date of your rental lease agreement.

So how to write a 30 day notice?

• If you are using the NEATO Landlord Forms document: Simply add the tenant name, address, and date then include the reason from the lease for 30 day notice / non-renewal.

OR

• If you are not using the NEATO Landlord Forms 30 day notice / non-renewal, include the information listed above.
• Include the moving out or the date by which the tenant is being asked to vacate. State the intention to terminate the lease.
• Make sure that the letter appears professional.
• Include a request for forwarding address.

In All Cases

• Make a copy for yourself and keep in a safe place. It’s important if you have to go to court.
• Deliver the letter to the tenant
  • Option 1: By hand. Must be face to face. Request that the tenant sign your copy. If the tenant will not sign, you should be prepared by bringing a witness.
  • Option 2: Mail the letter to the tenant. First class mail with a Certificate of Mailing.

So now that I know how to write a 30 day notice, what are the benefits?

• This notice allows time for a landlord to replace the tenant without a lapse in rental income. It also allows a tenant sufficient time to find a new place to live if the landlord gives this notice.

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