Moving home and ending your tenancy

My step/mother or mum, step/father or dad has Council accommodation but they have died – what should I do?

You will need to complete a vacation form on behalf of your parent(s).On the form you will need to specify a date on which you intend to return the keys to the Council Offices.   Please note that full rent is payable until the keys are returned. When a copy of the death certificate is available please sent this in to your Housing Management Officer. You will need to clear the property with 4 weeks.

My mother/father has Council accommodation but has now moved into full time Residential Care. What should I do?

Can your mother/father complete a Tenancy Termination form?

If yes: A tenancy termination form will need to be completed by the tenant. The tenancy normally requires 4 full weeks notice from tenants but this is not required in these circumstances. However, the tenancy will need to end on a Sunday and the keys handed back into the Council Offices at Kiln Road no later than 10am the following Monday. Your mother/father is liable for the whole rent until the tenancy has been terminated.

If no: You will need to complete a form so you can terminate the tenancy on behalf of your mother/father. The tenancy normally requires 4 full weeks notice from tenants but this is not required in these circumstances. However, the tenancy will need to end on a Sunday and the keys handed back into the Council Offices at Kiln Road no later than 10am the following Monday. Your mother/father is liable for the whole rent until the tenancy has been terminated.

Please contact us on 01268 882354 to request a Tenancy Termination form or to discuss this matter further.

I am moving out of my Council House to alternative accommodation. How do I terminate my Tenancy Agreement?

You need to complete a Tenancy Termination Form. Your tenancy agreement requires you to give 4 full weeks notice ending on a Sunday. You must hand the keys back into the Council Offices in Kiln Road by no later than 10am on the following Monday.  
 

You may be able to negotiate a shorter notice period but will need to do this directly with your Housing Management Officer.