Ending a Tenancy — Stage 6 Interactive Journey Room
Ending a Tenancy
End a tenancy legally and professionally — whether by mutual agreement, notice, or possession proceedings.
Your Journey at a Glance
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What you'll achieve in this journey
Understand the correct notice process under the Renters' Rights Act
Know the possession grounds and court process
Deposit return process completed correctly
Check-out inspection and inventory comparison done
Property ready to re-let or sell
Minimum notice under the Renters' Rights Act
Deadline to return deposit after tenancy ends
Courts can award up to 3× deposit for late return
Possession claim fee — verify current amount at gov.uk/court-fees-find-out-if-you-have-to-pay before issuing
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Your Action Plan: Step by Step
Serve your notice correctly the first time — an incorrectly served notice is invalid and restarts the clock. Use our template and checklist to get it right.
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Sell your rental property with a tenant in situ or with vacant possession.
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