Moving Out

This leaflet has been produced to advise you on matters to be dealt with before you move out.

NOTICE IN WRITING

Please remember you must give notice in writing to the association to end your tenancy. For assured or starter tenancies at least 4 weeks notice in writing expiring on a Monday is required, this must be signed and dated. Please use the Ending a Tenancy Form. Some shorthold tenants may need to give a longer notice period, for example 2 months ending on the last day of their tenancy.

If you are not sure how much notice you must give please check your tenancy agreement or contact your housing officer.

PROPERTY INSPECTIONS

Inspection of the property before you leave enables the Association to advise you of any repairs/redecorations that are your responsibility.   A full inspection is also carried out after you have moved to assess what works, if any, need doing before a new tenant can move in. You will be notified of any repairs which are your responsibility and which you may be charged for.

POINTS TO REMEMBER BEFORE LEAVING

  • Make sure your rent account is clear.
  • Advise the Association of your forwarding address.
  • Do not leave any items of rubbish behind as you will be charged for its removal.
  • Do not leave any furnishings or floor coverings without first making prior arrangements with the Association.
  • Fixtures and fittings such as gas fires and kitchen units are normally the Association’s property and should not be removed. If there is any doubt, please check with the Association.
  • Do not leave open gas pipes or live wires. Always use qualified or registered tradesmen to remove appliances.
  • Do not damage the property or decorations when moving out.
  • Inform gas, electricity, water and telephone companies you are moving and read the meters.
  • Notify Central Bedfordshire Council that you are moving for Council Tax and Housing Benefit purposes.  Telephone 08452 304040.
  • Leave the property empty, secure and in a clean condition.

RETURNING KEYS

  • All keys to the property and any garages, outbuildings or sheds should be returned to Aragon HA’s office, clearly marked, on or before the date the tenancy is due to terminate.
  • All keys to communal entrance doors to flat blocks should also be returned to Aragon HA’s office.
  • If you are late returning keys you will be responsible for paying additional rent.
  • The Association may charge for the replacement of keys or lock changes if all keys are not returned.
  • Any Lifeline Pendants should also be returned.

RECHARGABLE REPAIRS

As previously stated, before you move you should carry out any cleaning, repairs or other work you are responsible for.  Also you should remove all items and rubbish when moving out.  If you fail to carry out this necessary work, the Association will arrange for a contractor to do the work and the cost may be charged to you.
It is therefore in your interest to ensure all identified repairs/obligations that are your responsibility are completed before moving.

If you have any queries regarding the above please contact Aragon Housing Association (01525 840505) where we will be pleased to give further advice.

Downloads:

Aragon H.A. Moving Out

View the leaflet.

Aragon H.A. Ending a Tenancy form

Related link:

Aragon H.A. Furniture re-use schemes

 


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