Need to Leave Your Tenancy Early?
Life changes - we get it. Whether it's a new opportunity, family situation, or course change, we'll help you understand your options and find the best path forward.
Most Student Houses Have Joint Tenancies
This means everyone is equally responsible for the full rent. If you leave without a proper process, your housemates become liable for your share. The option you choose affects them directly.
Not sure what type of tenancy you have? Check your agreement or ask us.
Your Options
Choose the path that works best for your situation. Each has different implications for you and your housemates.
Find a Replacement
You leave. Someone new takes your place. Your housemates are unaffected.
Costs
£50 admin fee
Optional tenant-find service available
Negotiate Early Exit
You leave. Remaining tenants take on your share of the rent.
Costs
Case by case
May involve fees
Serve Formal Notice
Everyone leaves. The whole tenancy ends for all tenants.
Costs
Rent until notice ends
No early release possible
How Each Option Affects Your Housemates
Your decision impacts the people you live with. Here's what happens to them with each option.
Find Replacement
Life goes on as normal. They keep their home exactly as it was.
Early Exit
They pay more rent. New tenancy starts. Some protections may reset.
Formal Notice
They must leave too. May have nowhere to go. Can damage relationships.
Let Us Find Your Replacement
Don't have time to find someone yourself? Our tenant-find service takes the stress away.
Professional Marketing
We advertise your room across all major student platforms
Viewings & Vetting
We handle all viewings and initial screening of candidates
Full Referencing
Comprehensive checks to ensure they meet our criteria
You only pay if we successfully find an approved replacement who signs the agreement.
Renters' Rights Act 2025
The law has changed. Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, tenants have new protections - but joint tenancies still mean one person's notice affects everyone.
- Two months' notice required for periodic tenancies
- One joint tenant's notice ends the whole tenancy
- Substitution agreements unaffected by the Act
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about leaving your tenancy early.
Need to Talk It Through?
We're here to help you understand your options - no pressure, just honest advice.