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The Tenant One Month Notice Letter is a crucial document in South African residential and commercial tenancy relationships. It is used when a tenant needs to formally terminate their lease agreement, whether it's a month-to-month rental or the end of a fixed-term lease, in accordance with South African law. The document must comply with the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 and the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, which specify the requirements for proper notice periods. This letter serves as official documentation of the tenant's intention to vacate, typically including the current date, intended vacation date, property details, request for inspection, and arrangements for deposit return. It provides legal protection for both tenant and landlord by creating a clear record of the notice given and helping ensure a smooth transition process.

1. Tenant's Contact Information: Full name, current rental address, contact phone number, and email address of the tenant giving notice

2. Landlord/Property Manager's Information: Full name and contact details of the landlord or property management company

3. Date: Current date and the effective date of the notice (usually one month from current date)

4. Formal Notice Declaration: Clear statement declaring the intention to terminate the lease agreement with specific reference to the relevant clause in the lease agreement

5. Current Lease Details: Brief reference to the current lease agreement including its start date and property address

6. Move-out Date: Specific date when the tenant will vacate the property

7. Request for Inspection: Request for a move-out inspection as required by South African law

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

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

10. Signature Block: Space for tenant's signature, date, and full name