What end date can I give?

That depends on your type of tenancy and what your agreement says — some require notice ending on a rent payment date. Check the agreement, and take advice if it is unclear.

Why ask for a joint check-out inspection?

So you agree together on the state you are leaving the property in. That makes it much harder for costs to be deducted from your deposit later.

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Give notice to end your tenancy

Notice to end a tenancy should be given in writing. This letter states your end date and asks for a joint check-out inspection.

Your details

Full name Street and number

Postcode Town or city

Who are you writing to?

Name of the company or organisation Street and number

Postcode Town or city

Country

About your letter

Address of the rented property End the tenancy on Use the notice period set out in your tenancy agreement.Suggested date for the check-out inspection (optional)Optional: a date that suits you for going round the property together.

Preview of your letter

This is exactly what goes on paper.

Full name

Name of the company or organisation

25 July 2026

Re: Notice to end tenancy

Dear Sir or Madam,

Please confirm this notice in writing and arrange a date with me for a joint inspection of the property before I move out and again at check-out.

Please also let me know what you expect me to do before I hand back the keys, and confirm that the deposit will be returned after check-out.

Yours faithfully,

Full name

Email address We send your confirmation here.Send by recorded deliveryRecommended for this letterWith proof of posting and proof of delivery.

What to look out for

Check your tenancy agreement for the notice period and whether notice has to end on a particular day of the month.
Always ask for a pre-check-out inspection: you then know what to put right before you hand back the keys.
At check-out, photograph the whole property and the meter readings, with dates.
Ask for written confirmation of check-out stating that no damage was identified.
Send by recorded delivery so the date your notice was given is beyond doubt.

FAQ

What end date can I give?: That depends on your type of tenancy and what your agreement says — some require notice ending on a rent payment date. Check the agreement, and take advice if it is unclear.
Why ask for a joint check-out inspection?: So you agree together on the state you are leaving the property in. That makes it much harder for costs to be deducted from your deposit later.

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