Notifying Your Landlord About Moving Out: what to say in English

租房退租搬家

Formally Notify Landlord

Hi, I wanted to let you know that I'll be moving out at the end of next month. Do I need to give 30 days' notice in writing?

Ask about notice period requirements.

moving out30 days' noticein writing

When does my lease actually end? I want to make sure I'm not breaking it early.

Confirm lease end date to avoid penalties.

leaseendbreaking it early

Is there a specific form I need to fill out, or is an email enough?

Inquire about required notice format.

specific formfill outemail enough

Deposit and Move-Out Details

When can I expect to get my deposit back? And is there anything I need to do to make sure I get the full amount?

Ask about deposit return process.

deposit backfull amount

I've kept the place in really good shape. There shouldn't be any deductions, right?

Ensure no deductions from deposit.

good shapedeductions

Arrange Final Walkthrough

Do we need to schedule a walkthrough before I leave? I want to get everything sorted.

Schedule a final inspection before leaving.

schedulewalkthroughget everything sorted

I've cleaned everything and cleared out all my stuff. The keys are on the kitchen counter.

Inform about cleaning and key location.

cleanedcleared outkeyscounter

Thanks for being a great landlord. I really enjoyed living here.

Express gratitude to your landlord.

great landlordenjoyed living here

Key words

notice period

Time required to inform before leaving.

security deposit

Money held as a rental guarantee.

walkthrough

Inspection before moving out.

deduction

Money taken out from a total amount.

break the lease

End a rental agreement early.

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