Ending your tenancy by agreement means you and your landlord agree on a tenancy end date.

Get any agreement in writing. Make sure your tenancy end date is clear.

For example, ask your landlord to put the details in an email.

It is called a 'surrender' when you move out after agreeing a tenancy end date.

How to agree a tenancy end date

You could email your landlord or agent and:

• explain that you want to move out

• ask how much notice they want

• suggest a move out date

You could mention any problems you've had in the tenancy. For example, if:

• you reported repairs that were not fixed

• your deposit is not protected

Can you change your mind?

You can usually stay if you change your mind.

But your landlord could also change their mind up until the date you agree to move out.

Joint tenancies

You can only end a joint tenancy by agreement if either:

• everyone leaves on the agreed date

• the tenants who stay behind sign a new agreement

Your tenancy continues if someone stays behind without agreeing a new tenancy.

More on ending a joint tenancy.

If your landlord does not agree

You can usually end your tenancy by giving your landlord a notice.

You do not need your landlord's agreement to do this.