Cut and paste the template letter below or download a copy from the links above. Remember to substitute your details for the details contained in [square brackets].

[Date]

[Your name]
[Your address]

[Lessor’s name]
[Lessor’s address]

Dear [lessor’s name]

Re: Co-tenant Notice to Vacate for the property at [your address]

Please accept this letter as three weeks notice of my intention to vacate the property at [your address] on [date], as required by Clause 88 of our tenancy agreement. I will be vacating the above premises and return the keys on [date].

Please note that by law this notice is effective to terminate the tenancy for all tenants on this date. However, my co-tenant/s [name/s] will be in touch with you shortly to make arrangements to establish a new tenancy agreement commencing on [date you vacate], as it is their intention to continue occupying the premises if you agree to this.

Please contact me at [your phone number] during work hours to schedule a mutually convenient time for a final inspection, and to make arrangements for the refund of the bond.

Yours sincerely,

[Your signature]
[Your name]

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