Your Rights and Responsibilities at the End of Tenancy

Finishing your tenancy can feel overwhelming — cleaning, packing, bills, inspections. But knowing what’s expected of you (and what isn’t) makes it simple.

Your responsibilities:

• Return the property as clean as it was at check-in.
• Report damage early and allow access for repairs.
• Remove all belongings and rubbish.
• Pay rent and bills up to the agreed end date.
• Hand back all keys on time.

Your rights:

• To be charged only for proven damage or cleaning beyond fair use.
• To see clear evidence - photos, invoices, and inventory comparisons.
• To dispute unfair charges through your deposit scheme or flatfair’s independent resolution process.
• To receive any refund or balance promptly once everything’s agreed.

Fairness works both ways: landlords can recover genuine costs, but not profit from upgrades or vague claims.

Flatfair tip: Keep everything in writing - check-out reports, key receipts, and meter readings. Clear communication now saves weeks of back-and-forth later.

Move out with confidence, not confusion, because with the right knowledge, fairness really is simple.

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