How are lease termination letters written?

Rental lease termination letters should contain certain information, including lease start and end dates, a forwarding address for any future correspondence between lessee and property owner and the amount the lessee expects to receive as a refund on security deposit. As with other forms of written communication, lease termination statements should be short, clear and succinct.

Most letters begin with an introductory paragraph that states the purpose of the letter, which is essentially to inform landlords of the termination of leases. Letters should also include signatures and dates, and should advise landowners of the intent to vacate the premises at least 60 days prior to the lease's end date.