30-Day Notice to Vacate Template
A 30-day notice to vacate is a written document that ends a month-to-month tenancy. You give it to your tenant. They have 30 days to move out.
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What Your 30-Day Notice Must Include
Miss any of these and your notice could be invalid. Courts throw out notices with missing information.
- Property address — Full street address including unit number
- Tenant name(s) — All adults listed on the lease
- Date of notice — The day you deliver the notice
- Termination date — Exactly 30 days from notice date
- Landlord signature — Your signature and printed name
Important: Some states require a reason for termination. California, Oregon, and several cities have "just cause" eviction laws. Check your local requirements.
5 Mistakes That Invalidate Your 30-Day Notice
Wrong date calculation
30 days means 30 full days. Not "about a month." Count it out. Get it wrong and you restart the clock.
Missing tenant names
Every adult on the lease must be named. Forget one person and the notice only applies to those listed.
Wrong delivery method
Text messages and emails usually don't count. Hand delivery or certified mail. Get proof.
Using 30 days when 60 is required
Many states require 60-day notice for tenants who've lived there 1+ years. California is one of them.
Unclear language
Vague wording like "please consider moving" isn't a legal notice. Be direct: "Your tenancy is terminated."
30-Day Notice to Vacate Example
30-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE
Date: [Notice Date]
To: [Tenant Name]
Re: [Property Address]
This letter serves as official notice that your month-to-month tenancy at the above address will terminate in thirty (30) days, effective [Termination Date].
Please vacate the premises and return all keys by this date. The property should be left in clean condition, and all personal belongings must be removed.
Your security deposit will be handled in accordance with state law. Please provide a forwarding address for the deposit disposition.
Sincerely,
[Landlord Name]
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use a 30-day notice vs. a 60-day notice?
Use 30 days for month-to-month tenants who've been there less than 1 year. Use 60 days for tenants over 1 year (required in California and other states). When in doubt, use 60 days.
Can I email a 30-day notice to vacate?
Generally no. Most states require hand delivery or certified mail. Email and text are not considered proper service. Always get proof of delivery.
What if the tenant doesn't leave after 30 days?
You'll need to file for eviction through the court. You cannot change locks, remove belongings, or shut off utilities. That's illegal in every state.
Do I need a reason to give a 30-day notice?
Depends on your state and city. Most places allow "no-fault" termination of month-to-month tenancies. But California, Oregon, and cities with rent control often require "just cause."
Can I give a 30-day notice in the middle of the month?
Yes. The 30 days start from the date you deliver the notice, not from the first of the month. Just count 30 full days forward.
Is a 30-day notice the same as an eviction notice?
No. A 30-day notice ends a tenancy without cause. An eviction notice (like a 3-day notice) is for lease violations or non-payment. Different documents, different purposes.
The Cost of Getting This Wrong
You want this tenant out. Every day of delay costs you money. Here's what happens when you try to DIY this notice:
The DIY Notice Process:
- Google "30 day notice template" and browse 10 sketchy websites (20 minutes)
- Download a Word doc that might be from 2015 (2 minutes)
- Read the template trying to figure out what to change (15 minutes)
- Update names, dates, addresses — second-guessing every field (10 minutes)
- Google "how many days is 30 days" because you're not sure if it includes weekends (5 minutes)
- Calculate the termination date wrong the first time, have to redo it (5 minutes)
- Print, sign, realize you forgot to update the date at the top (3 minutes)
- Reprint, sign again (2 minutes)
- Deliver to tenant, hope you did it right (varies)
Total: Over 1 hour of work just to create the notice
• Then you wait 30 days hoping it's valid
• If you made an error, you find out 30 days later when your attorney says it's invalid
• Now you have to start over. That's 30 more days of waiting.
And here's what goes wrong:
- →Wrong termination date. You counted wrong. Notice is invalid. Restart the 30 days. That's $1,500+ in lost rent (assuming $1,500/month).
- →Missing tenant name. If you have two tenants and only name one, the notice is invalid for the other. Restart.
- →Wrong delivery method. You emailed it. State requires hand delivery or certified mail. Invalid. Restart.
- →Used 30 days when state requires 60 days for this tenant. Invalid. Restart. That's two months lost.
- →Vague language that courts reject. You said "please consider vacating" instead of "your tenancy is terminated." Invalid. Restart.
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