Use these templates as a starting point when requesting early termination. Keep records and send by email and certified mail if possible.
Subject: Request for mutual lease termination Dear [Landlord Name], I am writing to request a mutual termination of the lease for [address]. Due to [reason — relocating, job change, medical], I need to vacate on [date]. I propose the following: [pay X rent, help find replacement tenant, forfeit deposit]. Please let me know if we can agree to these terms. Sincerely, [Your name]
Subject: Notice of uninhabitable conditions and request for remedy/termination Dear [Landlord Name], On [date] I reported [issue]. The condition persists and affects habitability: [describe]. Under local law, landlords must maintain habitable premises. I request immediate remediation; if not resolved in [reasonable time], I may pursue lease termination or other remedies. Sincerely, [Your name]
Subject: Request for early lease termination for safety reasons Dear [Landlord Name], Due to documented safety concerns related to domestic violence, I request an early termination of the lease under applicable protections. I can provide documentation from an advocate or court order if needed. Please advise next steps for safely vacating and returning security deposit. Sincerely, [Your name]
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