Full question:
I'm on a month-to-month rental which began on June 1, 2008. My agreement requires 30 day notice of cancellation. Can I send notification on any other day or must the 30 day period begin only on the first of a month?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Lease Termination
- Date:
- State: Arizona
Answer:
The terms of your rental agreement dictate how to calculate the notice period. Typically, if it states that you need to provide 30 days' notice, this means you must notify your landlord 30 days before the next rent is due. Since your rental began on June 1, your rent is likely due on the first of each month. Therefore, you can send your notice on any day, but it must be at least 30 days before the next rent due date.
If the agreement specifies 'at least' 30 days' notice, you can give notice even earlier, such as 45 days in advance. If you're unsure about the notice period, consider writing to your landlord to clarify. You might also include your understanding of the notice requirement in your letter and state that if you don't receive a response, you will assume your understanding is correct.
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