I have a month to month rental agreement with a roommate (who is also my landlord), that states I must give 30 days notice, if I decide to leave. I am thinking about moving out, but I need to make sure all my bases are covered. Any advice?
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Since he/she is also your room mate than he/she may understand the particulars of your case. of course that is directly proportional to how well you communicate with your roommate/landlord. My personal experiences are that many people will compromise if you talk to them. In this case expressing to the roommate/landlord that you may move is in the works, but there are details that may stop the process may lead to your landlord/roommate adjusting the lease agreement. Of course there is the chance that he/she will say no. In that case you should try to work with what you have to work with.
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If you give 30 days' notice, make sure you do it in writing, even if it feels like a formality. Date it and, if possible, have your roommate sign it as proof of receipt. When you do move out, if you owe any money write on the check 'paid in full' or have it on a written receipt as proof of all payment owed. If your roommate agrees to give you less that 30 days, get that in writing and make sure the dates are on it and it's signed by both of you. It sounds like a lot of formality and hassle, but people end up in small claims court over petty things every day. Better to go the extra measure so everyone's protected.
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