My tenant gave me notice that they will move out by text message. Is this sufficient?

Proper notice is required in written form, to the end of the term or lease, giving a notice period of at least 60 days. Text communication would not be deemed legal notice.

In your situation, you should minimize your losses by trying to re-rent the unit. Although the tenant is technically owing rent until it is re-rented, it is best in these situations to focus on re-renting, as the odds of successfully obtaining and enforcing an order for payment of rent is quite low. 

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