Lease ends March 10. Tenant thinks they are out on March 1.

[Kris Baldwin]

I have a lease signed till March 10, but my tenant says she’s giving 30 day notice to be out on the first. She had already let me know they would be moving out when the lease is up, so no problem there, but I had counted on them staying until March 10, and collecting another 1/3 month of rent. They have been great tenants, and I do plan on selling the house when they leave. Do I just let them leave on the first or should I notify her the lease is through the tenth? This house is my first rental property, and I am concerned about any legalities that may come up. Seems as if I could just let them move out and start rehabbing the property 10 days sooner than planned. Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,

KB

[Bjorn Ahlblad]

@Kris Baldwin There are no legalities for you to worry about letting them move out by the first. You could (try) to enforce the lease; but it would seem you are just as happy to start rehabbing a little earlier. Getting on the market to sell it helps to be listed by April 15 or even April Fool's day. All the best!