Sample 14-Day Notice to End Your Lease Early Due to Domestic Violence

Use this 14-day notice to end your lease early if you need to move because of domestic violence. 

Who can use this letter

You can use this letter to end your lease in 14 days (two weeks) if:

• You (or a child who lives with you) was harmed within the last 90 days (excluding any time when the person harmed you was in jail or lived more than 100 miles away); or
• You have a restraining order protecting yourself or a child who lives with you.

How to use this letter:

1. Print and complete our sample 14-day notice to landlord to end your lease early.
2. Gather documentation to attach to the letter. You can use any of these documents:
   • A restraining order signed by a judge.
   • A police report that lists you or a child who lives with you as a victim.
   • A conviction record related to the crime that lists you as the victim of the crime.
   • A signed statement from a police officer, lawyer, licensed health care professional, or a crime victim's advocate stating that you were the victim of domestic violence. You can use this sample form.
3. Give the completed letter and your documentation to your landlord in person or by mail.
4. Save a copy for your records.