This form is for use by a Tenant to terminate a year-to-year non-residential lease. "Non-Residential" includes commercial, industrial, etc. Unless a written agreement provides otherwise, the Tenant does not have to have a reason for terminating the Lease in this manner, other than a desire to end the lease. A year-to-year lease is one which continues from year-to-year unless either party chooses to terminate. Unless a written agreement provides for a longer notice period, 60 days notice is required prior to termination in this state. The notice must be given to the Landlord within at least 60 days of the end of the current lease year. The form indicates that Tenant has chosen to terminate the lease, and states the deadline date (which is the end of the yearly term) by which the Tenant will vacate the premises. For additional information, see the Law Summary link.
A Notice to Quit in Virginia is a legal document used by a landlord to formally notify a tenant to vacate the rental property. This notice signifies the end of the tenancy and initiates the eviction process if the tenant fails to comply. It is crucial for landlords to understand the various types of Notices to Quit in Virginia and when to use them to protect their rights and maintain a healthy landlord-tenant relationship. 1. Non-Payment of Rent Notice: When a tenant fails to pay their rent on time, the landlord can serve them with a Non-Payment of Rent Notice. This notice demands the tenant to pay all outstanding rent within a specific timeframe, usually 5 days, or face eviction. 2. Notice to Cure: In the case of violations of the lease agreement or property damage caused by the tenant, the landlord issues a Notice to Cure. This notice outlines the specific issue that needs to be rectified and gives the tenant a reasonable period, typically 21 days, to fix the problem. If the tenant fails to remedy the situation, the landlord can terminate the lease and proceed with eviction. 3. Unconditional Quit Notice: If a tenant commits a severe violation, such as engaging in unlawful activities on the premises, causing significant damage, or being a threat to other tenants' safety, the landlord can serve an Unconditional Quit Notice. This notice requires the tenant to vacate the premises within a certain period, usually 30 days, with no opportunity to remedy the situation. 4. Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy: In month-to-month tenancy agreements, either the landlord or tenant can terminate the lease with advance notice. In Virginia, the law requires 30 days' notice from the landlord and 30 days' notice from the tenant. This type of Notice to Quit terminates the tenancy without any violation on either party's part. 5. Military Notice: The Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides additional protections for military service members. If a tenant belongs to the military and receives orders for a permanent change of station or deployment lasting 90 days or more, the landlord must be given written notice. This Military Notice to Quit allows the tenant to terminate the lease agreement early without penalty. It is essential for landlords to familiarize themselves with these different types of Notices to Quit in Virginia and ensure that they follow the proper process and timelines as stated in the law. Properly executing these notices protects landlords' rights and helps maintain a fair and lawful landlord-tenant relationship.
