Notice to Vacate
Tenants wishing to give notice to vacate must do so in writing. Most leases require a thirty (30) day notice which must be received in our office not later than the first day of the month (or the rent due date). Notices must specify that the Tenant will vacate not later than the last day of the month. Example: to vacate by June 30th, the notice must be in our office by June 1st at 5:00 PM and must state that the Tenant will vacate by midnight, June 30th.
Notices received late will be rejected and must be submitted in proper form. Exceptions are rarely made, but if they are, the exception must be made in writing and signed by the president of MMI or the Property Manager assigned to the property.
DO NOT have utilities turned-off. Ask utility companies to leave service turned-on, but to make a final reading on or within a day or so of your planned move-out date. We will assume responsibility after the final reading. IMPORTANT: Your final water bill, if applicable, should be sent to MMI for payment. We will pay the bill from your security deposit and refund the difference. This applies only to the water because, regardless of the name on the bill, the water charges represent a tax against the property. If they are not paid, the property can be taken by the water company. If you make the final water payment directly, your deposit will be held until the water company receives and posts your payment and we confirm that the payment has cleared your bank.
Keys must returned to the office to establish that you have vacated.
Below is a sample notice you may cut & paste into a word processor for mailing. Your notice MAY NOT be e-mailed.
NOTICE TO VACATE I/We ____________(name)__________________, the tenants at ______(address)______ ____________________ hereby give notice of our intent to vacate the premises not later than midnight, ___(move-out date)___________, ______. I/we understand that the premises must be left free of trash & debris and broom clean. All appliances and kitchen & bathroom fixtures are to be left clean. I will return the keys not later than 10:00 AM on the day following the move-out date shown above or may be charged for changing locks. Signed: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Forwarding Address: ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Phone: (_____)______ - ____________ |