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 your fixed-term tenancy requires giving your landlord proper written notice. For agreements signed on or after 11 February 2021, you must provide 28 days' notice before the term expires, otherwise it becomes a periodic tenancy.
You can end a tenancy early by:
- Mutual agreement with your landlord, who may charge reasonable costs.
- Assigning the tenancy to a suitable new tenant.
- Applying to the Tenancy Tribunal due to severe hardship.
For further guidance, contact Tenancy Services.
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