When should you arrange this?
- As soon as you know your moving date
- Check the notice period in your rental agreement
- If you pay monthly, generally allow for one month’s notice
- Send it on time, preferably before the next rent due date
End your lease when moving
Moving out of a rental home? End your lease in writing with your landlord or housing association. Create a free sample letter, check the notice period in your rental agreement, and keep proof of delivery.
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What will you arrange?
Ending your lease: the essentials
End the lease for your current home in writing with your landlord or housing association. If you pay rent monthly, the notice period is generally one month. You do not need to provide a reason, but your landlord must receive the notice on time.
What do you need?
- Your rental agreement
- Address of the rental home
- Preferred lease end date
- Your full name
- Landlord’s details
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Enter details
Enter the details to include in the sample letter ending your rental agreement.
Check the notice period: if you pay monthly, it is generally one month. Always check your rental agreement and send the notice on time.
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Download your free termination letter
Your termination letter will be ready after you enter your details
Enter your details and create a free sample letter. You can then review, download, and send it.
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Next actions
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Check it off
Finished with end your lease? Check it off! 💪
This helps you complete your move without loose ends.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the notice period for my rental home?
The notice period is generally equal to the period between two rent payments. If you pay monthly, it is usually one month. For tenants, the notice period is at least one month and no more than three months. Always check your rental agreement.
When should I end my lease if I am moving?
Give notice as soon as your moving date is certain. Make sure your landlord receives it before the notice date. If your rental agreement does not state a notice date, send it before the day on which you normally pay rent.
Can I end my lease on the first or last day of the month?
That depends on your rental agreement and rent payment date. If rent is due before the first, the notice period generally starts on the first if your landlord receives the notice before then. Choose an end date that matches your notice period.
Do I need to give a reason for ending my lease?
No. As a tenant, you generally do not need to give a reason. Clearly state that you are ending the lease, which home it concerns, and the date on which you want the lease to end.
Can I end my lease by email?
Only if your landlord accepts this or clearly confirms receipt. A registered letter provides more certainty because you have proof that the notice was sent and received.
Should I send my lease termination by registered mail?
Registered mail is strongly recommended. It lets you prove that your landlord received the notice. Keep the shipping receipt, delivery confirmation, and a copy of the letter.
What happens after I end my lease?
After giving notice, arrange the handover of the rental home. This often includes a preliminary inspection followed by a final inspection. Leave the home clean, repair damage, and keep the inspection report.
Avoid common mistakes
- 1Giving notice too lateYour landlord must receive the notice on time.
- 2Choosing the wrong end dateMake sure the date matches your notice period.
- 3Using email onlyUse email only if your landlord confirms receipt.
- 4Not keeping evidenceKeep the letter, confirmation, and shipping receipts.
- 5Forgetting a minimum rental periodCheck whether your contract already allows you to give notice.
- 6Planning the handover too lateSchedule the inspection and key transfer immediately.
Continue with your move
View all moving stepsSources
Rijksoverheid – Ending a residential lease
Juridisch Loket – Ending a leaseLast updated: June 2026
Changes in laws and regulations may have an effect. Always check current information or seek legal advice if in doubt.