A landlord must give their tenant written notice to vacate at least sixty days prior to the move-out date. Generally, notice should be given in accordance with the provisions of the lease and coincide with the rent payment cycle.

Online users who have questions about how to give their tenant notice to vacate the apartment may contact the Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs by clicking the third link below and following the guidance for creating a Service Request.

For more information on the Notices to Vacate, please refer to the Landlord Tenant handbook (Pages 22-27) at the link below.

The Office of Landlord Tenant Affairs handles landlord and tenant disputes involving most residential rental properties located in Montgomery County however, does NOT have jurisdiction within the incorporated municipalities of the City of Gaithersburg (301.258.6340), City of Rockville (240.314.8300), or City of Takoma Park (301.891.7119). For the Town of Barnesville, Town of Garrett Park, and the Town of Laytonsville, if you have questions regarding properties within these incorporated municipalities, call the Public Justice Center (410-625-9409) or the Maryland Attorney General?s Office (1-888-743-0023) for further information.