Vacant properties

How do I quit my property?

You must provide four weeks notice in writing when you wish to terminate your tenancy.

You may give notice to any local Area Housing Office or First Point. The document that you sign is legally binding and therefore once submitted, this action must be followed through (in exceptional circumstances this may be reviewed).

When you move out you must ensure that vacant possession is given to the Council, and that your rent is paid in full and up-to-date, the keys are handed in and the property (including garden where appropriate) is left in a satisfactory condition.

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My relative/friend is recently deceased. They were a sole tenant. What needs to be done to end their council tenancy?

If you are responsible for clearing the property, please let us know when you will be returning the keys.  We will also need to see a copy of the death certificate.  Please be aware that rent continues to be payable until the keys are handed in.  Sheffield Homes will claim any outstanding rent from the estate left by the deceased.  When the keys are returned, we will be able to say how much rent is outstanding on the property.  Please be aware that Housing Benefit payments cease on the first Sunday after death - full rent is due each week after that.  Please remember to have the gas and electricity meters read before returning the keys.  If your relative or friend had a city wide alarm pendant, please can you arrange for it to be returned with the keys.

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