A Texas lease termination letter (30-day notice) is a formal written message informing a tenant their at-will month-to-month tenancy is ending. Without this document, the rental agreement continues to renew itself automatically.
Giving at least one month’s notice before the next payment is due helps the landlord find a new tenant to replace the old one. It also gives the tenant adequate time to move their belongings and find a new residence.
Governing Law — TX Property Code § 91.001.
Reasons to Use a 30-Day Notice to Vacate
Here are some purposes a 30-day notice can fulfill:
- Allowing for property renovations or sales: This notice facilitates the tenant’s move and allows for any property renovations or sales a landlord wants to initiate.
- Pausing automatic renewal: A 30-day notice pauses the automatic renewal of a month-to-month lease. When a new tenant moves in, the monthly tenancy can resume itself.
