When can I give my tenant notice to leave the apartment?

Question

A broker created a 1 year lease from March 1,2020 until Feb 28, 2021. Then it becomes a month to month arrangement.

I know that I have to notify the tenant in writing a full month before they leave.

When is the earliest I can notify my tenant? Feb28?

Theresa Harris · Answer

@Acie Martinez Check your local laws for how much notice you have to give for non-renewal of the lease as the landlord. Also check the lease. If it is one month, then yes you can give notice Jan 31 for Feb 28, but I'd give them more notice that you are not renewing the lease and they need to vacate at the end of Feb.

Acie Martinez · Answer

can I really give written notice to tenant at end off January when the 1 year lease expires on Feb 28, 2021? I thought you need the lease expire and then give 1 month notice. Or am I wrong?

Bjorn Ahlblad · Answer

Some states require 2 months notice. So check. If it is one month then notify anytime before the end of January.

When can I give my tenant notice to leave the apartment?

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