How can the tenant give the landlord notice of the move?
A tenant has to legally serve notice of intent to move out of the rental unit on the landlord, which can be completed by handing the written notice to the landlord or the landlord’s agent, such as a building manager. Serving the notice in person with a witness is the best way to serve, as the notice is legally served the moment it is handed over. If the tenant cannot find the landlord to serve the notice, the tenant may serve the notice to an adult who lives with the landlord, or to someone who acts as an agent for the landlord. The tenant can attach the notice to the front door of the landlord’s home or office. The tenant’s notice is presumed to have been legally served three clear days after it is attached to the landlord’s door. Therefore, if a tenant is moving on July 31st, the tenant must attach the notice to the landlord’s door by June 27th. A tenant can mail the notice, which is deemed to have been legally served five days after mailing. A tenant may want to consider sending the
