How to end the lease when it’s expiring soon

[Moss Siridajnawanan]

This is my first time being a landlord. I have to say it’s not an easy job to do especially when I have to deal with difficult tenants. One year lease is expiring soon in May 31st. I want her to move out. I don’t know what to start and what I should tell her. 

[Dennis McNeely]

My lease tells the tenant they should let me know if they are moving out at the end of the lease 60 days in advance, and that I intend to give them a formal 30 day notice to vacate the premises when we're 30 days from the end of the lease. I tell them it's just a formality, even though it is ordinarily the beginning of an eviction process.

In the lease they give me the right to advertise the unit for lease 30 days in advance online, with a yard sign, and with a sign in the window. Lastly, they give me the right to show the property during that final 30 day period, as long as I give them a 24 hour notice. BTW, that also gives me a bit of insight into their progress as they pack up and leave, and any damage they may have caused.

As with most things relating to landlording, your mileage may vary :)