Below is a sample of the Notice a tenant would use to terminate the lease because the rental property was damaged in a fire or other casualty. For more information about this notice, see Fire/Casualty Damage. To use this sample, take out the information between brackets and replace it with information specific to your situation. Use the link below the notice to download a sample form.
Notice of Termination for Fire or other Casualty Damage
To: [Larry Landlord
123 Landlord Lane
Lincoln, NE 68508]
From:[Terry and Theresa Tenant
123 Tenant Trail
Lincoln, NE 68508]
I am writing to notify you the rental property I/we rent at [123 Tenant Trail, Lincoln, NE 68508] has been damaged or destroyed by [the tree that blew over and fell through the roof] on the date of [5/2/2015]. The damage from this casualty has substantially impaired my/our enjoyment of the property. I/we have vacated the property on [5/4/2015] and this notice terminates the lease as of that date.
As stated in Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-1429, please refund all prepaid rent and security. You may send the amount to the following address: [123 Newhouse Ave., Lincoln, NE 68508]. Thank you for your consideratioin on this matter.
[Terry Tenant] [Theresa Tenant]
Dated: [5/12/2015]
Certificate of Service
The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and accurate copy of the above and foregoing was [ X ] mailed first class postage prepaid _____ hand delivered on: [5/12/2015]
to: [Larry Landlord
123 Landlord Lane
Lincoln, NE 68508] [Theresa Tenant]
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