Understanding Your Notice Period
Check the notice rules applying to your tenancy and location before you make a moving date.
Updated for the Renters’ Rights Act 2026
Moving out of a rented property involves important legal and practical steps. Give the correct notice, document the property’s condition and protect your deposit.
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Use these points to understand the issue, keep useful records and decide on your next action.
Check the notice rules applying to your tenancy and location before you make a moving date.
Photograph every room, take meter readings and keep confirmation of key return.
Start early to maximise the chances of a smooth move and a full deposit return.
Keep evidence of the property’s condition and challenge deductions that are not fair.
Know your position
Keep your agreement, check-in inventory, correspondence and final photographs in one place.