Ending a Tenancy

This section provides all the information required along with the All the Letters, Forms and Notices so you can end a Tenancy lawfully. If in doubt call the Members Helpline.

How long will it take me to evict my Tenant?

From serving of an Eviction Notice to the final act of the Bailiff removing a Tenant can take 3 to 5 months to regain possession of your property. It all depends how far you are down the Eviction process.

Plan Ahead

Only you can decide how much flexibility you are prepared to give and what financial exposure you are prepared to accept. No matter how upsetting the situation is, retaining your composure is paramount for whilst the Tenant is talking to you there may be a way forward. see negotiating with the Tenant

Your Plan B

ALWAYS serve a Notice at the earliest opportunity see the best way to serve Notice

Documents see Ending Tenancy Documents or Document Search

Basics Ending a Tenancy		Tenant in Rent Arrears
Notice to Leave Vacate The Checkout Process Why Serve Notice?		Rent Arrears Letters Tenant on Benefits Dealing with Guarantors

The Section 8 Notice Guide		The Section 21 Notice Guide
Produce a Section 8 Notice Grounds for Possession Applying for Possession		Produce Section 21 Section 21 Check List Apply for Possession

Tenant Eviction 4 Steps		Applying for Possession
Compare Eviction Notices Eviction Flowchart Eviction Time Frames		Hearings & Outcomes Tenant Appeals Applying for a Bailiff

Breeches & Problems		Tenant leaving early
Refused access Delaying Eviction Claim against Landlord Invalid Notice		Changing Locks? Abandonment Left possessions Surrender in Part

How to Recover Debt		The Checkout Process
From Guarantors Tracing Debtors		Deposit Return & Disputes Damage to the Property

Essential Documents Ending A Tenancy		If in doubt please call Members' Helpline