If you wish to end your tenancy you must give us four weeks notice. The notice starts on the Monday after we have received your request, so for example if we received your letter on the Tuesday your notice would be four weeks from the following Monday.

To end your tenancy you must print off the end of tenancy form, fill it in, sign it and send it to us.

Once you have told us that you wish to end your tenancy we will arrange for one of our Housing Officers and Maintenance Officers to visit you. We do this so that you have an opportunity to ask any questions about your move.

What happens if there is damage to the property?

The property needs to be returned to us in a suitable condition for the next resident to move in. The Maintenance Officer will discuss any items that might need attention during the end of tenancy visit. You may be charged if the damage is found to be your fault. There is information about our charges.

What if I owe money to Melin?

We will make every attempt to help you clear the debt by agreeing for you to pay by installments. If no attempt at repayment is made we will make every effort to retrieve the debt and will give an unsatisfactory financial reference to any enquiry from future landlords.

What if I want to leave before the agreed date?

If you want to return your keys early and we are able to re-let your home before the end of your notice period, you will not have to pay any rent after the date that the new tenancy starts.

However, if you don’t return your keys until after the agreed tenancy end date stated on the letter, you will be charged a week’s rent and this will continue until we are in a position to take back the property.

Can I leave items at the property when I move?

When you move out, all your belongings and furnishings should be removed. The only time you will be able to leave items is when it is felt that the incoming resident would benefit from them and it has been agreed with us.

We will dispose of anything left at the property and you will be charged for the costs of removing these items.  

Find out how you can get a £100 cashback by being an excellent tenant when you end your tenancy through our golden handshake scheme.