Difference between revisions of "Moving Out When Renting"

#'''In person''' Give the notice to the landlord at home or at the place where he or she carries on business as a landlord. You can also give the notice to an adult who lives with the landlord, or you can give the notice to the landlord’s agent. Bring a witness who has read the notice with you. Write down on your copy of the notice the time, date and place where you delivered it, and get your witness to sign it. Do not give the notice to a child. Make sure you have a witness. The law says the notice is received the same day if you deliver it in person.

#'''Post the notice''' To post the notice, attach it in a visible spot at the landlord's home, or the place where he or she carries on business as a landlord. For example, you can tape the notice to the door. Bring a witness so you can prove the date that you posted the notice. Ask your witness to read the notice before you deliver it. Do not slide the notice under the door. The law says the notice is received on the third day after you post it.

#'''Mailbox or mail slot''' Put the notice in the mailbox or through the mail slot. Bring a witness so you can prove the date that you delivered the notice. Ask the witness to read the notice before you deliver it. The law says the notice is received on the third day after it is left.

#'''Fax''' You can serve your notice by fax if the landlord has provided you with a fax number for sending notices or documents. Keep the transmittal print-out that confirms the date that the fax was received. The law says the notice is received on the third day after you fax it.

# '''Mail''' You can mail your notice by regular or registered mail. If you want proof that the landlord received your notice, send it by registered mail. The post office will give you a receipt to prove that you mailed your notice. The law says the notice is received on the fifth day after you mail it, so make sure you give yourself enough time.