Renters who want to move out can either talk to their rental provider (landlord) to reach an agreement, or give formal notice that they want to leave. Show
A notice of intention to vacate is a formal statement that the renter wants to end the rental agreement (lease). There are only certain reasons renters can end a rental agreement early without breaking the agreement (breaking the lease) and having to pay compensation or lease break fees. On this page:
You can find information about rental providers giving renters notice to vacate and evictions on other pages. There are some different rules for:
Reasons renters can give noticeEnd of an agreementRenters must give 28 days notice if they want to leave at the end of a rental agreement (lease). Renters on fixed-term agreements, like a 12-month agreement, will automatically move to a month to month agreement if they do not give notice. Early notice without breaking the agreementThere are some reasons a renter can leave before the end of the rental agreement without breaking the agreement and without having to pay costs. These reasons, and how much notice must be given, are listed in the table on this page. The renter must give written notice for any of these reasons. Breaking the agreementIf renters give notice for any other reason before the end of the rental agreement, they will be breaking the rental agreement. They may have to pay costs. Agreement to leave without formal noticeA renter may ask a rental provider if they can leave without giving them a formal notice of intention to vacate. The rental provider does not have to agree. If they do, the agreement should be recorded in writing. Renters experiencing family violencePeople experiencing family violence who need to change their rental agreement (lease) so that they or their children can be safe can apply to VCAT. They can ask VCAT for an order so that the site owner:
Read more about changing or ending a rental agreement because of family violence. Withdrawing a notice of intention to vacateIf you are a renter and have given notice but decide you want to stay longer or extend the agreement, we suggest you:
If the rental provider does not agree to the withdrawalIf the rental provider does not agree to withdraw the notice to vacate, the renter can apply to VCAT for a hearing. If VCAT has not said the renter can stay longer or extend the agreement, the renter must leave by the date on the original notice of intention to vacate. If renters do not leaveIf a renter gives notice but does not leave, the rental provider can apply to VCAT for an order for the renter to move out. This can mean the renter is evicted. How to give noticeThe renter must put the notice in writing. Although it is not compulsory to use this form, we recommend using our Notice of intention to vacate rented premises by renter (Word, 108KB). Delivering a notice to vacateThe notice to vacate must be delivered to the rental provider by:
Allow for mail delivery times, which depend on:
It is important to allow enough time for mail to be delivered if you are posting the notice. The Australia Post website can help calculate delivery times. List of reasons and timeframes
*This notice to vacate has specific evidence requirements. This means that the rental provider must supply a form of evidence demonstrating that the reason they have given in the notice to vacate is genuine. If a notice to vacate requires specific evidence that is not supplied, the notice is invalid. Read our information about specific evidence requirements. Forms you might needTo give a rental provider notice of intention of vacate, use this form/one of these forms:
Renting law reformsVictoria made significant changes to renting laws in 2021. Some of the major changes to laws about renters giving notice include:
Some language also changed:
You can read about these and other changes in a summary of the reforms or in detailed fact sheets and guides. Sections of the ActIf you want to know what the law says about renters giving notice of intention to vacate, you can read these sections of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997:
How do I terminate a monthIn Washington State, a 20 day notice to terminate tenancy is used to terminate a month-to-month lease agreement between a landlord and tenant. It is not the same as an eviction, but may serve as a precursor to an eviction proceeding if the tenant does not vacate.
How much notice does a landlord have to give a tenant to move out in Utah?The notice must be served at least 15 calendar days before the end of the rental period. Otherwise, the tenant can stay until the end of the next rental period. If the rental agreement requires that more than 15 days notice be given, the landlord must give the longer notice required by the agreement.
How do I terminate a monthNotice to Terminate the Lease
A month-to-month tenant must give written notice of lease termination at least one full month prior to moving. Most yearly leases require a 60 to 90 day notice from the tenants in order to terminate the lease.
How much notice does a landlord have to give in Washington?If the landlord has a "business or economic reason" to no longer rent the place, the landlord can give you a 60-Day Notice. Landlord needs place for self or family. If the landlord or their immediate family needs to move into the rental unit, the landlord can give you a 90-Day Notice.
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