Tenants who leave without telling you

Unfortunately, sometimes a tenant leaves the property without giving the proper notice. They may owe rent or have caused damage to the property.

View these information sheets to find out more:

• Vacated arrears – This explains how to apply to the Tenancy Tribunal for rent arrears after a tenancy is over.
• Making an application for compensation after a tenancy is vacated – using section 77 – This describes the wording to use on the Tenancy Tribunal application for rent arrears and compensation when a tenant has left the property.
• Abandoned premises – This explains what procedure to follow when a tenant abandons a property without giving notice, and how to apply to the Tenancy Tribunal for rent arrears and compensation.
• Making an application about abandoned premises – using section 61 – This describes the wording to use on the Tenancy Tribunal application for rent arrears and compensation when a tenant abandons a property without giving notice.
• Abandoned goods – This explains what procedure to follow when a tenant leaves goods in a property when they leave, and how to dispose of the goods.