Tenant's Notice to Terminate the Tenancy

This is a letter that can be used by a tenant to give the notice to end a tenancy.

The document provides a simple template that enables a tenant to give the necessary notice, request the deposit to be repaid by the preferred method, and resolve outstanding issues such as vacation.

Please note that if the lease to be ended contains a provision requiring a notice period it may be necessary to comply with this period unless the landlord allows otherwise.

How to use this document?

Once you have completed this document simply post it to the landlord. The letter should be sent as soon as possible after the tenant has decided to end the tenancy.

It may be a good idea to send the letter by registered mail or to otherwise keep some proof of postage.

Applicable Law

This document is subject to provincial and territorial laws relating to residential tenancies.

How to modify the template?

You fill out a form. The document is created before your eyes as you respond to the questions.

At the end, you receive it in Word and PDF formats. You can modify it and reuse it.