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The Texas Tenant Advisor is intended to provide general information regarding Texas residential tenancies only.

Unique facts can render some statements inapplicable to a given situation.

We attempt to provide current information; nonetheless, you are urged to consult an attorney for legal advice and assistance.

This web site is a public service of the Texas Low Income Housing Information Service.

Notice of Intent Not to Renew the Lease

This form notice letter is ready to be used to send to the landlord. The form can be downloaded in the following formats:

(PDF Form: 2 KB / 1 page) or

 (Rich Text Format for word processor: 16 KB / 1 page)

PDF stands for Portable Document Format click the icon above to download and install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

How to fill in the blanks in the form:

1 The first blank at the top of the form is the Date. Put in the date you are filling out the form.

2 The next blank is Certified Mail Number on the left side of the form. (It costs about $2.50 to send a letter certified, but you will get a card back in the mail that proves the landlord got your letter.) When you are at the post office, they will give a you a green label that you will attach to your envelope. On the label is a certified mail number. Put that number in your notice letter. (You will also have to put that number on the green card you attach to the back of the envelope.) This notice letter is important so if you do not send it certified mail make sure the landlord gets it. Bring a witness if you have to.

3 The landlord's name can be the manager of the complex, the name of the complex, the owner, or the management company. (You have a right to know the name and address of the owner of the property and the management company if there is one. See Ownership for details on obtaining this information.)

4 If you know your forwarding address put it in the blank. The landlord does not have to send you your deposit unless it has your forwarding address. If you do not know it at this point, do not delay sending the notice. Instead just put something like "Will inform at a later date" in the blank. There is no deadline for giving the landlord your forwarding address. But when you learn of it, you should give the landlord another written notice with that information. (Tip: The forwarding address can be any place that you can be sent mail. It can be a friend or relative for example. If you are moving out of town, it is best to leave a local forwarding address. If the landlord thinks you are leaving town, it might be more inclined to keep your deposit.)

5 Then sign your name at the bottom. Print your name, complete address and phone number below your signature.

6 Make a copy of the form for your records. Landlords often fail to admit they receive anything from tenants.