Q: My tenant had notified me via text message that he is planning on moving out in 2 weeks on September 26.
He's been a great tenant and wants to end the tenancy amicably. However his yearly lease agreement ends on the 8 th of October so shouldn't I accept the 2 weeks notice after that date? Also am I required to accept pro rated rent if a tenant moves out with 2 weeks notice and that falls in the middle of the month in a month to month?
A:
Let me make sure I understand: there is a lease which ends October 8th, but he sent you a two-week notice of his intent to vacate on September 26th. You can hold him to the terms of the lease, and require that he pay through the lease term, until October 8th. If he pays you less than that, you may accept it, unless he uses the terms "accord and satisfaction", "payment in full", or similar phraseology.
Give him a notice, in writing, that he will be expected to pay through the lease term (October 8th).
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