If you wish to leave your home you should provide a minimum of 28 days’ notice to end your tenancy. This can be done by letter, e-mail or online. You will be asked to complete a termination of tenancy form which needs the signature of the tenant and the joint tenant (if applicable).
It is your responsibility to make sure that you leave your property clean and clear of any personal possessions. If you leave any items behind then we will dispose of these and re-charge you the cost of doing so. We will do our best to arrange a pre-termination inspection at a time that is convenient to you.
BATHROOMS
- All sanitary ware (toilets, baths, washbasins etc.) should be clean, free from grime or stains and in an acceptable state of repair, with no cracks or visible leaks.
- All toilets should have clean and unbroken seats in place.
- Baths and wash basins should have a plug and chain.
- All taps should be clean and in good working order.
- Tiles around baths and washbasins should be clean and unbroken.
- Any plumbing works you have done should be safe, tidy and securely clipped, with no visible leaks.
KITCHENS
- The kitchen sink should be clean and have a plug and chain fitted.
- Taps should be clean and in good working order.
- Units and worktops should be clean and clear of dirt and grease.
- Unit doors should be intact and in good working order.
- Tiles should be clean and free from grease and grime and unbroken.
- If your washing machine hose is fitted to the sink waste, please plug the waste to stop the sink unit being flooded.
- Spaces where fridges and washing machines stand should be clean and free from dirt and dust.
- Kitchens should be left with the same or a greater number of units and worktops than were originally provided.
- If you intend to remove any fitted units or worktops that you have installed with our consent, you must reinstate the original pieces or replace these.
- You should let us know if you need to carry out any replacement or reinstatement works ahead of your tenancy ending.
- Doors should be able to open and shut freely without obstruction.
- If you have installed your own doors or door furniture, they should either be left or replaced with the originals.
- Doors and door frames should be in good repair and decorative order, with any holes filled.
- Door furniture (knobs, handles, latches and locks) should be operational and in a good state of repair.
- All paintwork should be in a clean presentable condition. This means free from grime, dirt, grease and tobacco stains.
- Surfaces should be free from damage, hooks and any wall plugs removed.
- Ceramic wall and floor tiles should be clean and free from grease and grime. Broken or missing tiles should be replaced along with any regrouting that may be required.
- All non-standard fitments should be replaced with standard sockets or pendants.
- All switches, sockets and light pendants should be safe, in good working order, clean and free from dirt, grime and paint splashes.
- Where you have carried out your own DIY work by installing your own electrical fittings, these fittings must be safe and conform to national safety standards.
- All carpets and underlay should be removed unless agreed otherwise.
- All floors should be clean and free from dirt and grease.
- Where foam backed carpets have been removed, any rubber backing and dust should be removed from the floor surface.
- Vinyl tiles or similar coverings should be level and firmly stuck/secured to the floor.
- Where installed, all gas appliances (including radiators) should be clean.
- Heating appliances should be clean and with all controls intact and in good working order.
- You should contact your utility company with your final meter readings.
- All external doors and frames should be secure and in good repair.
- All windows should have working fasteners.
- All glazing should be in good condition with no broken panes.
- Windows should be able to open, close fully and secure properly.
OUTSIDE STRUCTURES & GARDEN
You may be re-charged if you leave decking and do not reninstate the ground. Gardens must be free from refuse, toys and furniture – you will be re-charged for leaving rubbish or any other items that we have to remove.
Items left in shared areas are considered abandoned (unless we have agreed otherwise).
Paths and patios must be cleared and in good condition.
Hedges, lawns and shrubs should be maintained and in good condition.
Roof spaces and fitted cupboards must be emptied.
External buildings (and approved staying sheds) must be clean and cleared.