You can give notice to end a joint tenancy.

You do not need the other tenants' permission.

A valid notice to quit ends the tenancy for everyone, so talk to the people you live with first.

The notice has to be 2 months unless your landlord and all the tenants agree to a shorter notice period in writing.

Splitting up with a partner

Talk to your ex about the tenancy if you can.

Your options include:

• you or your ex end the joint tenancy for both of you

• the joint tenancy continues but one of you moves out

• you ask your landlord for a tenancy in just one person's name

You need to talk to your landlord even if you and your ex agree what you want to happen.

More on joint private tenancies and relationship breakdown.

Moving out of a shared house

There could be ways to sort out problems instead of ending the tenancy.

Find out about dealing with problems in a shared house.

Finding a replacement tenant

This is a good option if some joint tenants want to leave but others want to stay.

You can ask friends who might want to move in or advertise a room online.

Your landlord and all joint tenants need to agree to the new tenant.

Make sure all the new tenants sign a new agreement with the landlord.

Find out more on:

• getting your deposit back

• moving in or out of a joint tenancy