Renting Guide
Everything you need to know about ending a fixed term tenancy
Ready to go? Here’s what you need to do
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Ending a fixed-term tenancy requires giving your landlord signed, written notice with the property address and end date. For agreements signed on or after 11 February 2021, you must provide 28 days notice before the term expires.
To end a tenancy early, you can seek mutual agreement with your landlord, assign the lease to a new tenant, or apply to the Tenancy Tribunal for severe hardship. For free advice, contact Tenancy Services or the Citizens Advice Bureau.
How to give notice to end a tenancy
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Landlord and tenant agree
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