Ending your tenancy early

Leaving Early

Most tenancies are for a fixed period of time, which means you are liable for the rent for the whole of the term of the tenancy agreement, even if you decide you don’t like the place you’re living, the people you live with, or you want to move out for other reasons.

You can leave the accommodation but you’ll often either need to pay the rent until the end of your tenancy agreement unless it has a clause allowing you to leave early. Usually you will need to seek permission from the landlord, agent and in some cases other tenants. This is often only when you have found a suitable replacement which can be difficult if you are a joint tenant because the replacement must be acceptable to the remaining tenants and to the landlord.

The replacement tenant should be added to the contract. You should ask your landlord or agent to confirm in writing that they have agreed to release you from the tenancy agreement and that your deposit is to be returned. If you are considering leaving before the end of the tenancy get in contact to discuss your options.

If you are having issues or want to discuss your situation please do contact us