You can try to reach an agreement with your landlord to end your tenancy, for example if:. Explain why you want to end your tenancy early - for example, your work location might have changed or you might need to move to look after a relative. Your landlord doesn't have to agree to end your tenancy early. You could ask your landlord if you can get another tenant to move in - for example, a friend. This would mean your landlord wouldn't be losing any rent. The agreement must clearly say that your tenancy has ended and a new tenancy has been created for the new tenant.
You might be able to agree to pay part of the rent for what is left of your fixed term. For example if you have 3 months left on your fixed term agreement, your landlord might agree to let you pay just 2 months' rent instead. Your landlord might agree to let you give just part of your notice. Get what you agree in writing - you might need to refer back to what was said if there are problems.
For example, rent up to the end of your fixed tenancy period or costs to find a new tenant. Your tenancy won't have ended and you'll still have to pay your rent until you end your tenancy in the right way.
Your landlord can get a court order to make you pay the rent you owe. Leaving without giving the correct notice could also make it harder for you to find a new home because:. You might not be able to get any help from your local council if you leave a home you could have stayed in. Find out more about getting housing help. Contact your nearest Citizens Advice before deciding to leave your tenancy early.
You should make sure you clean the property and leave it in the same condition as when you moved in, apart from fair wear and tear. You need to do this so you get your deposit back at the end of your tenancy.
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Claim your bond back. See Factsheet Bond. Factsheet updated July This factsheet is intended as a guide to the law and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice. Related news. Forging Ahead — Tenant Advocates Conference It was a great opportunity for Tenant Advocates to hear from each other about the issues faced by different renters, and to learn, discuss and innovate in our practice.
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If a landlord or tenant has an unexpected change in circumstances they can apply to the Tenancy Tribunal for help. If the applicant will suffer from severe hardship if the tenancy continues, the Tribunal may decide to end the fixed-term early at a date the Tribunal determines is appropriate. For this to happen the hardship of the applicant if the tenancy continues would need to be greater than the other person's if the tenancy ends early.
The landlord and tenant should discuss the change in circumstances first and try to reach an agreement. The tenant can also apply to the Tribunal to end the fixed-term early if their rent has increased by a large amount. The Tribunal may do this if the increase is an amount that:. The Tribunal may decide to end the fixed-term tenancy early. Changes to body corporate rules when renting an apartment or flat external link.
When the Tenancy Tribunal decides to end a fixed-term tenancy early, it may also order for compensation to be paid. The person who wanted the fixed-term to be ended may have to pay compensation to the person who didn't.
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