Moving Out

Preparing to move out

Many tenancies will end on the last day of the fixed term.

However, you might need to give notice if:

  • you are on a periodic tenancy agreement, sometimes known as a rolling tenancy
  • there is a term in your contract which required you to give notice.

For further information, please visit Shelter.

Once you have confirmed your end of tenancy date, make sure you have a copy of your inventory and information on the Tenancy Deposit Scheme where your deposit is held - this will help when it comes to getting your deposit back.

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Moving out

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End of Tenancy checklist

When you move out of your property at the end of your tenancy, you need to leave the property in the same condition it was in when your tenancy started. It can be useful to have a copy of your inventory, and any pictures/videos of when you first moved in, to help return the property to the appropriate condition.

 

Use our End of Tenancy checklist to make sure you don't forget anything.

  • Donate any unwanted items to charity through the Give It Don't Bin It campaign.

  • Thoroughly clean the whole property.

  • Check your inventory and take any necessary photos.

  • Take final meter readings and send them to your utility suppliers.

  • Inform the local council of your new address.

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Deposit Return

Your landlord must return your deposit within 10 days of you both agreeing how much you’ll get back. To make sure you get your deposit back, make sure you:

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  • Meet the terms of your tenancy agreement.

  • Don’t damage the property.

  • Pay your rent and bills.

Your landlord may make deductions for:

  • rent arrears or unpaid bills.
  • damaged or missing items.
  • required cleaning or decorating.
  • leaving a tenancy early without prior agreement.

Any deductions from the deposit can only be made at the end of the tenancy and can only be made if you/the lead tenant agree with them. If you think any proposed deductions are unfair, there are steps you can take. For more information on deductions from your deposit, please visit Shelter.

If you’re in a dispute with your landlord, then your deposit will be protected in the Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme until the issue is sorted out. All schemes provide a free dispute resolution service, which can be used if you and your landlord can't come to an agreement. Click here if you would like to read more about getting your deposit back.

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