A tenant must give written notice of intent to vacate to their landlord. Generally, notice should be given in accordance with the provisions of the lease. This notice should coincide with the rent payment cycle.
Online users who have questions about how to give their landlord notice that they will be vacating your 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), City of Takoma Park (301.891.7119), Town of Barnesville, Town of Garrett Park, and the Town of Laytonsville. Questions regarding properties within these incorporated municipalities should be referred to the local municipality for further information.
