1. Make sure your landlord looks for a new tenant

The law says your landlord must try to find a new tenant as soon as possible. You might want to make sure your landlord knows this. If your landlord says they don't plan on renting your place again, you should get legal help.

You might also want to check to see if they are trying to find a new tenant. Sometimes a landlord will keep a waiting list of people who want to rent in the building. You can ask your landlord if they are using this list to find a new tenant.

If there is no waiting list, your landlord should at least put a “for rent” or “vacancy” sign at the front of the building and advertise in a newspaper or online.

You can try to make it easier for your landlord to find a new tenant. For example, you can make sure your landlord knows when you will be moving, even if you can't give proper notice. It's a good idea to tell your landlord in writing and keep a copy for yourself.

It can even be a good idea to offer to help find a new tenant. For example, you might know someone who is interested in renting the place. Or you might use social media to tell more people about it.

It's not your responsibility to help your landlord find a new tenant quickly but it can benefit you if that happens. And make sure that you don't do anything that makes it harder to find a new tenant.

If your landlord can't rent the place quickly, the next two steps explain how to figure out when your tenancy will legally end. You are not responsible for the rent after that date.