Termination of Tenancy

TERMINATION OF TENANCY

Dear Sir/Madam

Tenant (s) ......

Tenancy Address: ………………………………………………......

Tel: Mobile: ...... Landline …………………………………Email ……………………………………………………..

In accordance with the tenancy agreement I/we give notice of the termination of tenancy of the above address. I undertake to return the keys to Barrhead Housing 28 days from the date this correspondence is signed.

This date is to be ………………...... (insert date)

and I/we accept liability for rental payment until this date.

I wish to request a 4 week extension of Housing Benefit for this address (Please tick box if required) □

Signed Tenant …………………………………...... Date…………………......

Signed Joint Tenant ………………………...... Date……………………......

Signed on behalf of Barrhead Housing ……………… ……………………………… Date …………………………………………………….

My forwarding address is

Address: …………………………………………………………………...... Postcode ......

Please indicate which company supplies your home with:

Gas ………………………………………………………………………. Electricity ………………………………………………………………………

REASONS FOR ENDING YOUR TENANCY

Why are you moving? (You may choose more than one option)

I don’t like the area
My house is too big / too small for me
I am moving to be closer to a job
I am having difficulty paying my rent
I am having problems with my neighbours
I am having difficulty managing my tenancy
I am moving in with family/friends
I have been the victim of harassment
There are poor local amenities
I don’t know anyone around the area where I live
I have been the victim of crime at this address
Health reasons
I am fleeing violence
Going into care
Other*

If you have chosen “Other” please tell us what this is

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Please tell us a little more about the reasons that you ended your tenancy with us:

Are you moving to another Housing Association/a Council/private sector and provide any other details of the reason for your move

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Did you discuss these issues with us first Y/N

If you discussed them with us, in what way were we able to help

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Was this satisfactory? Y/N

What was the outcome of our discussions with you?

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Would you be happy for us to contact you to discuss your reasons for leaving? Y / N

Would you say that they service you have received from Barrhead Housing has been:

a)Very Satisfactory

b)Satisfactory

c)Unsatisfactory

If unsatisfactory, please provide more information below

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DECLARATION BY SPOUSE OR CIVIL PARTNER OF TENANT

Name……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Tel: Mobile ………………………………………………………….. Landline …………………………………………………………………………….

hereby consent for the purposes of the Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act 1981 or the Civil Partnership Act, 2004, to the undernoted dealing by the said

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Tenant’s Name)

in relation to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(Address House)

Dealing referred to: Termination/Transfer of Tenancy

Signed…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………..(Signature)

Date:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Signed on behalf of Barrhead Housing ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Date:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Occupation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Address ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Date ……………………………………….

Witness 1 …………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(Signature)

Occupation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Address …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Date ………………………………………….

Witness 2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(Signature)

Occupation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Address …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Date ………………………………………..

NOTE: The spouse or civil partner of the tenant must sign in the presence of two witnesses.

Witnesses should be over 16 years of age and should not be related to the tenant or spouse.

NOTES FOR TENANTS

1.Termination of Tenancy Date - you should insert the date in full, the day, the month and the year. You must give us at least 28 days notice of your intention to end your tenancy – it must be 28 days from the date we receive your form into the office for example, if we receive your form on 23 April, 28 days from then is 21 May and that date is when your tenancy will come to an end and is your termination of tenancy date. To be sure we receive your form, its advisable to hand deliver it to the Association’s office at 60-70 Main Street, Barrhead, in case there are any difficulties with the post.

2.Rent - you are liable for rental payment until the Termination of Tenancy date. Your Customer Services Officer will confirm in writing your termination of tenancy date and, if applicable, the balance outstanding on your rent account which will require to be cleared prior to you leaving the property.

3.Keys - The keys for your property should be handed in to the Association’s office no later than 12:00 noon on the date your tenancy is terminated. If there is a delay in returning the keys you will be charged extra rental or the locks changed and the costs involved will be charged to you. Two front door, back door, all close entrance keys/fobs, cellar and vestibule keys where applicable should be returned, otherwise you may be charged for new keys/locks

4.Inspection/Repairs - Your Customer Services Officer will contact you to arrange a suitable access time for a pre-termination inspection. Any repairs beyond those attributable to fair wear and tear will be charged to you and these will be drawn to your attention at the time of inspection. On vacating the property another inspection will take place and the same condition will apply. It is important that you ensure:

a)The property is left clean

b)No belongings are left in the house, stair, garden, shed or loftspace.

N.BEast Renfrewshire Council Cleansing Department will uplift large/bulky items by special arrangement at a cost.

CustomerFirst (customer services)
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Tel: 0141 577 3001
Mon to Fri 8.00am - 6.00pm

c)Any adaptations/modifications you have made without our permission should be restored to its original condition.

Please note, any repair or bulk item which is your responsibility and is left outstanding, will be recharged to you and you will be responsible for repaying the Association for the cost of the work/uplift.