Can a 30-day written notice be given in middle of month to move in middle of the next month?
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Can a 30-day written notice be given in middle of month to move in middle of the next month?
I called my landlord on the 16th to see if she was home to accept my 30 day notice letter. She was out of town but she told me I would have to pay for all of next month not just until the 19th as in the letter. Also she said that the notice wouldn’t be valid because she only accepts written notice and I would have to wait until next week when she is home. Am I still responsible for next months rent if I give a full 30 day notice? Also if she is not there to accept it is there another way to deliver notice that she has to accept?
Asked on September 18, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Nebraska
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In all states in this country, the thirty (30) day notice neeeded to terminate a tenancy if applicable under the given circumstamces runs from the date the notice is dated, sent and received by the recipient.
Meaning if your landlord received your thirty (30) day notice to terminate your tenancy of the rent al that you have with her on September 16, 2011, the required time started running on that date where your last day of occupancy of the unit would be October 15, 2011.
If the landlord is not present to accept the notice personally, you can mail the notice where the additional time under the notice is typically extended another five (5) days for the mailing if the residence of the landlord is in the state where you reside. Another option is to hand deliver the notice and place it taped to her door at the place she lives.
Good luck.
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