How to end your tenancy

Guide for private assured tenants

From 1 May 2026 most renters have this type of tenancy.

Changing your mind about leaving

You might need your landlord's agreement to stay if you change your mind about leaving.

You can ask your landlord to ignore the notice and let you stay.

Ask your landlord before your notice ends.

If you're in a joint tenancy, all the joint tenants need to agree to withdraw the notice.

Use our template to ask your landlord to ignore your notice to quit:

[Use the subject: Request to withdraw my notice to quit]

Please can I withdraw my notice to quit which I gave you on [date you gave the notice].

My situation has changed and I would like my tenancy to continue.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Please let me know if I can stay on as a tenant.

I look forward to your response by email or letter.

You can also print the template to take in person or send as a letter:

Your landlord might agree to let you withdraw your notice. Make sure they agree in writing.

If they say no or do not reply, you have to move out when your notice ends.

Tell your landlord as soon as you can if you change your mind about moving out.

Your landlord might ask you to pay something if it has cost them money. For example, if they paid an agent to advertise the property.

Your landlord might not be happy that you have changed your mind.

But your tenancy continues if you do not leave, unless you signed a deed of surrender. This is a legal document signed with a witness.

You can suggest a new date for your tenancy to end.

If you and your landlord cannot agree, you need to give notice to end your tenancy.

If you have a joint tenancy, the tenancy continues even if only one tenant changes their mind and stays.

This means that you could be responsible for rent even if you move out.