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

Essential documents see Ending Tenancy Documents

The Basics Ending a Tenancy		My Tenant is in Rent Arrears Guide
The Checkout Process Why Serve Notice? The Eviction Flowchart Compare Eviction Notices Index Ending a Tenancy		Rent Arrears Letters Tenant on Benefits ? Issue Rent Arrears Notice Possession Rent Arrears Tenant Eviction 4 Steps

The Section 8 Notice Guide	?	The Section 21 Notice Guide
Grounds for Breach Issue a Section 8 Notice Possession Rent Arrears Apply for Court Hearing		Issue a Section 21 Notice Section 21 Check List Section 21 Now Expired Possession by Post

Members Help		Applying for Possession
Index Ending a Tenancy Negotiating with Tenant Members' Helpline		Court Hearings & Appeals Applying for a Bailiff Tenant can delay Eviction.

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