residential-lease
Intent to Vacate apartment before 30 days, do I need to be there for 30 days?
<p>I live in Alabama and I originally signed a one year lease and that expired and have been living month to month for the past 13 or so months.  I have a job offer confirmed June 17 and want to vacate early.  The new job is over 100 miles away.  I realize I need to do a 30 day intent to vacate letter, but of course I won't be here since I will be living somewhere else because of my new job.</p>

<p>I plan to give my landlord my "30 day notice" to leave June 3, which means I'm obligated up to July 3.  My question is a general one, couldn't I just give the keys to the landlord June 14 and tell the property manager that I intend to pay rent up to July 3?  Do I actually physically need to be here until July 3?</p>

<p>No, you don't need to physically be there. The landlord may be required to refund some rent if they rent it out early. They may also not be available for a walk through until your last day, so you may need to show back up.</p>

<p>Technically if you pay rent for the month the apartment is yours until July 3. You can turn the keys in early.</p>
