The Notice For Leaving Rental House is a crucial document in South African residential tenancy law that formalizes a tenant's intention to terminate their lease agreement. This document is required whenever a tenant plans to end their tenancy, whether at the end of a fixed-term lease or during a periodic tenancy. It must comply with notice periods specified in the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 and the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, typically requiring at least one month's notice. The notice includes essential information such as property details, termination date, forwarding address, and deposit return requests. It serves as legal protection for both parties and initiates the formal process of ending the tenancy, including arrangements for final inspections and the return of security deposits.

1. Letter Header: Sender's full details including name, current address, and contact information

2. Date: The date when the notice is written/sent

3. Recipient Details: Landlord's/Property Manager's full name and address

4. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a Notice of Termination of Lease

5. Property Details: Full address and description of the rental property being vacated

6. Notice Declaration: Clear statement of intention to terminate the lease and vacate the property

7. Termination Date: Specific date when the tenant will vacate the property, ensuring it complies with the notice period required by the lease agreement and law

8. Reference to Lease Agreement: Details of the original lease agreement including its date and any relevant clauses

9. Request for Inspection: Request for a move-out inspection as required by law

10. Deposit Return Request: Request for the return of the security deposit with preferred payment method

11. Forwarding Address: New address for future correspondence and deposit return

12. Signature Block: Tenant's signature, full name, and date