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Deceased tenant tenancy termination form

Please use this form to end the tenancy of a deceased relative.

  • Name of deceased tenant * REQUIRED
  • Address * REQUIRED
  • Please say how many weeks notice you are giving
  • This date must be a Sunday.
    Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY

  • By 10.30am on Monday I will ensure that the property is empty and:

    • Make sure that the rent account is fully paid up and the account is clear
    • Take away all belongings & furniture including carpets, laminate or wooden flooring, lino, and any other floor covering and clear away any rubbish
    • Return all keys for the property to the local housing office. This includes keys to window locks, garages, store sheds, parking bays, padlocks etc.

    I understand that:

    • Four weeks notice is required but if the keys are returned before expiry of the Notice the tenancy will be terminated on the Sunday following receipt of keys.
    • If the deceased was in receipt of Housing Benefit entitlement will end on the Sunday following death.
    • No rent will be charged for two weeks following the death to allow me to clear the property.  After this period full rent will be payable until the keys are returned and the tenancy is terminated.
    • The estate will be charged the cost of clearing / disposing of any items left in the property and repairing any damage caused / unauthorised alterations carried out during the tenancy.

  • Use of your information

    Lewisham Homes will only use the information you have provided for the tenancy and will not share with anyone outside the organisation.

  • Property details

  • Put N/A if not applicable
  • Put N/A if not applicable
  • Does the property have any of the following:
    Please tick those that apply
  • If the property is not on the ground floor what level is it on?
  • Is there a lift in the shared area? * REQUIRED
  • (for example ramp, lowered kitchen unit, stair lift). If yes, please list.
  • Garden * REQUIRED
  • Parking * REQUIRED

  • Executor/Next of kin/ Personal Representative

  • Name * REQUIRED
  • Address * REQUIRED
  • This can be a PDF or a photo.
    Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
  • Please type your name below.