Texas Notice to Landlord (Tenant Move-Out Letter)
A free Texas notice to landlord (tenant move-out letter) that follows Texas law. Fill in the boxes, check the rules below, then print or copy it. Keep a copy and proof of how you sent it.
What Texas law says
| Ending a month-to-month lease | Either landlord or tenant may terminate by notice; for a monthly rent period the tenancy ends on the later of the date in the notice or one month after notice is given. Parties may agree otherwise in a signed instrument. Source: Tex. Prop. Code Sec. 91.001 |
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| How notices must be delivered | Since Jan. 1, 2026, a notice to vacate (or notice to pay rent or vacate) must be delivered by at least one of: (1) mail, including first-class, registered or certified mail or a delivery service; (2) delivery to the inside of the premises in a conspicuous place; (3) hand delivery to any tenant 16 or older; or (4) electronic communication, including e-mail, if the parties have agreed in writing. These method rules do not apply if the tenant actually receives the notice. Separately, security-deposit notices may be sent by e-mail if the parties have previously communicated by e-mail. |
Fill in your letter
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To: [landlord or manager name], [landlord address]
From: [your name], tenant at [rental address]
This is my written notice that I am ending my month-to-month tenancy at the rental above. My last day in the unit will be [move-out date].
I am giving this notice under Tex. Prop. Code Sec. 91.001, which sets the notice a tenant must give.
Please return my security deposit, less only deductions the law allows, to my forwarding address: [forwarding address].
You can reach me at [phone or email] to arrange a move-out walk-through and key return.
Date: [today's date]
Tenant: [your name]
Signature: ____________________
How to send it: use a method you can prove — certified mail with return receipt, or email/text if your lease allows notices that way. Write down the date.
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