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Ending your tenancy
How can I end my tenancy?
If you are moving to another house or for other reasons want to leave your home, you together with any joint tenant, must give us at least 28 days notice in writing. If you do not end your tenancy correctly you may be charged extra rent.
You must tell us at the same time if you normally live in the house with your husband, wife or partner and if so, their agreement is also required. In all cases, we will ask you to complete a termination notice with relevant information, including your future address. We will then provide you with details of the actions which you should take and which we will take. The termination date for your tenancy will normally be 28 calendar days, from the Sunday following receipt of your written notice but in certain circumstances we may make the termination date less than the 28 days normally required.
How else can my tenancy end?
There are other ways in which a tenancy can be ended, for example, if you buy your home from us, if your home is included in a major works programme or if you are evicted.
