How to give a notice to vacate to existing tenant

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Hello everyone. I am purchasing a 4plex tomorrow and will be moving into one of the units. Every unit is currently occupied so I have chose the unit I want to move into and need to give a notice to vacate.

They are currently on a month-to-month lease but would like to let them know asap to make the transition as easy as possible on them. I will be renewing July and will need to require them to be out before August 1st.

Does anyone have a template I could use or advice on how to write up a letter to the current tenants more than just a notice to vacate? I think it would be nice to explain the situation a little bit and just apologize for the inconvenience etc.

Any advice, or better a template to follow, would be extremely appreciated. Thanks!

Tim Swierczek · Answer

Brett, it's always best to tag your location when posting a question. You will get a better response that way. There's no magic bullet here. Right a nice letter, send it by email and registered mail, telling them you have purchased the building and will be terminating their lease on the last day of July so that you can move into the unit. Focus on the tone of the letter being sympathetic.

Set property expectations of move-out time and condition of the property, but do so after you have reviewed their lease as that is your guiding agreement with them at this time. Good luck, PM me if you have further questions.

Nathan Gesner · Answer

Don't make it so complicated. You don't need a special form or letter drawn up by an attorney. Just use plain, simple english with enough detail to make it clear.

First, you should introduce yourself to each renter. I provide a letter that explains I am the new owner. I tell them where/how they can pay rent and report maintenance. Then I tell them I need to schedule an initial inspection within one week. I deliver these by hand so I can meet each renter. When I conduct the initial inspection, that's when I answer questions, look for unreported maintenance, see if there are any concerns, look at how they are maintaining the rental, etc.

At the same time, this would be a great opportunity for you to explain your situation. See if any of the renters are planning to leave, then you can set a clear departure date and take over their rental. If they all intend to stay, then you'll have to decide which unit you want or which tenant you want to get rid of.

Adam Bartomeo · Answer

Write up a simple 30-day notice stating that you will not be renewing their lease and including their move out dates. Ours is two sentences and we post it on their door.

Michael Haynes · Answer

Hello Bret Riemensnider in Minnesota. You need to learn how to do Google Search and find the Rental Eviction Rules in your State. The easiest thing is to find the one, cooperative Tenant by talking with them and just "Pay for the Key to move." The other three get Notice for Increase in Rent. Google for "Service Agents" and choose one to do the work if you do not want a fight with your new Tenants. The worst thing an Owner can do is to live in the same place as the Tenants.

Jonathan Greene · Answer

Why wasn't this written into the contract? What if they don't leave, and you have to evict them, and your 60 days are running on your time to occupy?

If they are month-to-month, you generally need 60 days notice (sometimes 30), but that doesn't mean a tenant is like, thanks, no problem. Did you talk to any of the tenants while you were under contract to go over the plan?

You don't write up a letter to the tenant unless you want rocks down your toilet. You should have talked to them during the process, but now you just want to go and talk to them asap. It likely will not go well because you are way too late on this.

If you were a tenant paying rent would you want to just get a letter from the new owner telling you to get out with no prior conversation or warning?

How to give a notice to vacate to existing tenant

How to give a notice to vacate to existing tenant

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