A notice to vacate—also known as a notice of intent to vacate—is a written notice or letter from a tenant to the landlord or the landlord’s property management agent that the tenant will not be renewing the lease when it expires.

The terminology used in a state’s statutes, court opinions, and practices may vary from state to state, but a landlord can also give a tenant a notice to vacate—also known as a 30-day notice, 60-day notice, 90-day notice, 3-day notice, or notice to quit. The landlord may give the tenant notice to vacate due to the upcoming expiration of the lease term or due to a material (significant) breach of the lease agreement or the tenant’s violation of a law.

A tenant or landlord should read the lease agreement carefully before giving a notice to vacate or notice of intent to vacate to comply with the specific requirements of such a notice. In addition to the terms of the lease agreement, state and local laws may provide the circumstances and process for giving notice to vacate. These laws are usually located in a state’s statutes and in city and municipal codes and ordinances.

In Nevada, a notice to vacate is a formal communication from a tenant to a landlord, or vice versa, indicating the intention to end the rental agreement. For tenants, this typically means they will not be renewing their lease upon its expiration. For landlords, it can be a notice to the tenant to leave the property due to lease expiration or a significant breach of the lease terms, such as non-payment of rent or other violations. The specific time frame for these notices can vary, with common periods being 30, 60, or 90 days, depending on the terms of the lease and Nevada state law. In cases of severe lease violations, a landlord may issue a shorter notice, such as a 3-day notice to quit. Both tenants and landlords must adhere to the lease agreement and Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) when issuing a notice to vacate. The NRS outlines the legal requirements for such notices, including how and when they must be delivered. Local ordinances may also apply, so it is important to consult both state and local laws to ensure compliance with all legal procedures for giving a notice to vacate.