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Notice to Vacate

A written demand from a landlord asking a tenant to leave by a certain date, and to pay any unpaid rent. It is also the written demand the courts look for if a case follows.

Letter

For example, 8 October 2026.

You, the Landlord

The Tenant

For example, Unit 3, 25 Rizal Street, Barangay 4, Lipa City, Batangas.

Leave it empty if there is no written lease.

The Notice

For example: the lease expired on 30 September 2026 and will not be renewed. Or: you have not paid rent since July 2026 despite repeated reminders.

Leave it empty if there is none.

For example, July to September 2026.

At least 15 days after the tenant receives the notice for land, or 5 days for a building or unit. A longer period is kinder and safer.

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date

tenant's full name
address of the premises

Subject: NOTICE TO VACATE

Dear tenant's full name:

This is to formally notify you that you must vacate the premises at address of the premises, which you occupy as my tenant, on or before date.

The reason for this notice is as follows: reason

On or before that date, please remove your belongings, leave the premises clean and in good condition, and return all keys to me. We can also arrange an inspection of the premises and the settlement of any deposit or advance rent under our agreement.

If you do not vacate the premises by that date, I will be constrained to take the legal action available to me, beginning with barangay conciliation where the law requires it, without further notice.

You may reach me at contact number or at landlord's address to discuss this notice.

Very truly yours,

landlord's full name
Lessor

Received by:

tenant's full name
Lessee, signature and date received

Before You Print

  • Not legal advice. This is a general form. For your own situation, consult a lawyer, especially if your case is unusual or a lot of money is involved.
  • It does not need a notary to be valid. Sign it, and keep a signed copy.
  • A tenant who does not leave can only be removed through the courts, never by force. Do not padlock the unit, cut off water or electricity, or take out the tenant's things. Only a court can order an eviction, and the sheriff carries it out.
  • Before a case to remove a tenant (an ejectment case) can be filed, the Rules of Court (Rule 70, Section 2) need a demand to pay or follow the lease and to leave. The case can be filed only if the tenant has not done so within 15 days (for land) or 5 days (for buildings) after the demand, unless the lease says otherwise. Give the tenant at least that much time.
  • If you and the tenant live in the same city or municipality, the dispute usually has to go to the barangay first, where officials help both sides settle. See the guide Barangay conciliation.
  • Residential units with low monthly rents may be covered by the Rent Control Act (Republic Act No. 9653), which limits the reasons a tenant can be made to leave. See the guide Renting out property.
  • Hand it to the tenant and ask them to sign the receiving copy, or send it by registered mail or courier and keep the proof of delivery.

For the steps around this document, see the guide Renting out property.

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