Understand a notice to vacate from your landlord
A notice to vacate gives a date to move out and often a reason in legal language. Whether it is valid depends on your rent agreement and your state's rent law. TellBrief reads the notice next to your agreement and shows the date, the reason, the notice period your agreement allows, and what it says about your deposit.
How to do it
- Add the notice, and your rent agreement if you have it, as PDFs or photos.
- Tap Brief.
- Compare the notice period given with the one in your agreement.
- Reply in writing, and get legal advice if you plan to dispute it.
What TellBrief tells you
- The date it asks you to leave by, and the reason
- The notice period in your agreement, if you add it
- What the agreement says about the deposit and its refund
- The points to raise in a written reply
Words you'll see
- Notice period
- How much advance notice either side must give, as written in the agreement.
- Lock-in period
- A period in which neither side can end the agreement early without a penalty.
- Security deposit
- Money held by the landlord, refundable when you leave minus agreed deductions.
- Rent authority / court
- Where a landlord applies for an eviction order if a tenant does not leave.
Questions
Can my landlord lock me out or cut the power?
Generally no. If you don't leave, the landlord has to go through the rent authority or court. Get local legal advice for your case.
What about my deposit?
Check what your agreement allows to be deducted. Ask for the refund and any deductions in writing.
Is TellBrief legal advice?
No. It explains your notice and agreement. Rent laws differ by state, so ask a lawyer before disputing it.
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