• give us four weeks notice (all tenancies are ended on a Monday)
• pay your rent until the end of your tenancy
• return all your keys before 12 noon on the Monday your tenancy ends (including keys to sheds and window locks)
• repair any damage caused by you or your family before you leave
• remove all rubbish and personal belongings from the house
• leave the garden and any outbuildings clear and tidy

If you don't give four weeks notice you will still be charged four weeks
rent. This doesn't apply to transfers, direct exchanges or HomeSwap moves. The council is not responsible for the content or reliability of external websites.

If you return your keys early (before the end of the 4 week notice period) we will try to let the property as soon as possible. If we are able to let the property so that the new tenancy starts before the end of your 4 week notice period you may not need to pay the full 4 weeks rent. All tenancies start on a Monday.

We will:

• inspect your home before you leave
• give you advice about repairs that are your responsibility
• assess any improvements you have made to your home, that may qualify for compensation
• tell you how much rent you need to pay
• allow you to extend your notice period
• ask you to let us show new tenants around your home during the notice period
• you should arrange with Royal Mail to redirect your letters to your new address
• check your removal firm's insurance cover before allowing them to move your furniture. If you are doing your own removals check if your household contents insurance policy covers you for any damage
• tell your telephone company or cable provider so they can disconnect your line

How to give notice

In person: Finance and Housing Centre, Library Square, York or the Acomb Office, 50 York Road, Acomb

In writing: Community Services, PO Box 407, Finance and Housing Centre, Library Square, York YO1 7YN or Community Services, Acomb Office, 50 York Road, Acomb YO24 4LZ

tel: (01904) 551200