section 2
Ending Your Tenancy
If you wish to leave your tenancy you must give us at least 28 days’
notice in writing. Although it is possible to delay your leaving date, you
can only leave sooner if we agree in writing or you have paid the rent for
the 28 day period; please note that this is not equivalent to four weeks,
the date you notify us of your intention to terminate is counted as day 1.
For example if you give your termination notice on 1st of the month, your
tenancy will terminate on 28th of the month (28 actual days). Your rent will
be due up to and including the 28th day and your keys will be due back
to us by 9:30 am on the 29th. For further information regarding this please
speak to your Housing Officer.
On the date you give notice the following procedure is carried out:
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Complete termination form and give forwarding address
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Tenant, joint tenant and any other qualifying occupier aged 16 or over
(if applicable) must sign termination form
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An appointment will be made with a property inspector to visit your
home and identify and discuss any repairs issues. This is called a pre
termination visit. At this visit we will take a note of your utilities supplier(s)
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When you leave your property you must remove all furniture and
personal belongings; we will make a final inspection visit and you will be
recharged for any works that we have to carry out
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You must hand your keys into the office no later than 9:30 am on the day
following termination, including door entry fobs if applicable or you will
be charged another day’s rent
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You must make sure your rent account is cleared or you have made
arrangements to pay any rent you owe
Tenant Reward - Golden Handshake
Under our Tenant Reward Scheme we currently offer those tenants who
leave their property in pristine condition (i.e. not requiring any repairs, is
spotlessly clean with no rubbish in garden or communal area), having no
debt on their utility meters, and no rent arrears, a cash bonus of £250.
You will find further details in the leaflet provided in your tenancy pack or
on our website.
your tenancy
