Lease Termination Letter | Cancel a Lease

A lease termination letter is a document that gives written notice of a party’s intent to cancel a current or expiring rental contract. This is commonly used to terminate a tenancy-at-will (with 30 days’ notice), cancel a lease early, or express the intent to non-renew.

Last updated September 28th, 2026

A lease termination letter is a document that gives written notice of a party’s intent to cancel a current or expiring rental contract. This is commonly used to terminate a tenancy-at-will (with 30 days’ notice), cancel a lease early, or express the intent to non-renew.

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  • Cash for Keys Agreement – When a landlord or lender pays an occupant to vacate the property.
  • Commercial Lease Termination – To cancel a lease for business use (e.g., office, industrial, retail).
  • Early Lease Termination – To cancel a lease before its expiration date.
  • Equipment Lease Termination – To cancel a lease for the use of machinery, tools, or devices.
  • Month-to-Month Lease Termination – To cancel a tenancy-at-will.
  • Military Lease Termination – To cancel a residential or vehicle lease for someone who is in the active services.
  • Mutual (Lease) Termination – When both parties, landlord and tenant, agree to terminate a lease.
  • Renewal (Lease) Termination – To give notice of non-renewal.
  • Residential Lease Termination – To terminate a lease for a residential property.

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