Letter to tenant confirming end of tenancy date and setting out final arrangements
[Landlord/Agent name and address]
[Date]
Dear [Tenant's name(s)],
I am writing to confirm the arrangements for the end of your tenancy at the above property. Your tenancy will end on [date].
Please ensure the property is fully vacated and all keys are returned by[time] on [date]. If you need to arrange a different time, please contact me as soon as possible.
A check-out inspection will be carried out on [date] at[time]. You are welcome to attend. The property will be compared against the inventory completed at the start of your tenancy.
To avoid deductions from your deposit, please ensure:
All keys, fobs, and access devices must be returned to [address] by [time] on [date]. Please do not post keys through the letterbox unless agreed in advance.
Please take final meter readings for gas, electricity, and water on your last day and send them to me at [email address]. Please also contact your utility providers to close your accounts and provide your forwarding address.
Please notify your local council of your move-out date so that council tax is transferred correctly. The landlord will be responsible for council tax from the day after your tenancy ends.
Your deposit of £[amount] is held with [deposit scheme name], reference [reference number]. Following the final inspection, I will contact you within 10 days to confirm the return of your deposit or to provide a breakdown of any proposed deductions.
If you disagree with any deductions, you have the right to use the deposit scheme's free Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service.
Please provide your forwarding address so that any correspondence can be sent to you after you leave. You can email this to [email address] or provide it on the day of the inspection.
Thank you for your tenancy. If you have any questions, please contact me on [phone number] or [email address].
Yours sincerely,
[Landlord/Agent name]
[Contact details]
Disclaimer
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