How to Draft a Legally Binding Termination Notice

By PropsManager Team | Dec 17, 2025

How to Draft a Legally Binding Termination Notice

1. The Header

• "Notice to Vacate" or "Notice of Lease Termination."
• Date of the Notice.
• Tenant Name(s) and Property Address.

2. The Reason (If Required)

• For Cause: "Failure to pay rent," "Violation of Paragraph 12 (No Pets)."
• No Cause: "Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy" (if allowed in your state).

3. The Deadline

"You must vacate the premises by [Date] at [Time]." Ensure this complies with state minimums (e.g., 30 days, 60 days).

4. Service Method

State how the notice was delivered (Hand delivered, Posted on door and mailed).

5. Signature

Landlord's signature.

Conclusion

Use a template specific to your state. A generic internet form might miss specific statutory language required by your local court.