To end your tenancy you usually need to give notice in writing and the right amount of time. Here is a simple guide and where to check the details.
Direct answer
To end your tenancy you usually need to give your landlord notice in writing, and the right amount of notice depends on your type of tenancy and your agreement. We do not handle this, but here is a simple guide. For advice on your exact situation, contact Citizens Advice or Shelter on 0808 800 4444.
The basics
- Check your tenancy agreement for the notice you must give.
- For many rolling tenancies, you give at least one month's notice, ending on a rent day.
- Put your notice in writing and keep a copy.
- If you are in a fixed term, you may have to wait until it ends, unless your agreement lets you leave early.
Before you go
- Leave the home clean and in good order.
- Take meter readings and photos on the day you leave.
- Ask for your deposit back. If it was protected in a scheme, that scheme can help if there is a dispute.
If your home is in disrepair
You may still be able to claim for disrepair even after you move out, as long as you are within the time limits. See can I claim after I have moved out.
How we can help
Call us free on 0800 030 4669 about any disrepair during your tenancy.
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Sources
- Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (notice to quit) (legislation.gov.uk)
- Housing Act 1988 (legislation.gov.uk)
We review every guide at least twice a year and update it when the law changes. If you spot something out of date or wrong, email help@supportfortenants.co.uk.
Reviewed against current housing law for England and Wales as at 25 May 2026. Checked by our SRA-regulated panel solicitors. This is general information, not legal advice for your specific case. Any compensation figures or ranges shown are illustrative only and not guaranteed; every case is different.
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