When the tenant is ready to move out

Tell your tenant about the checkout process for their moving out day.

This can include things like:

• what time you expect them to leave the property
• how to return the keys

Checking inventory

Bring your inventory to the property and check nothing is missing or damaged.

Although it's the tenant's responsibility to take final meter readings, you should do it too. This is in case the suppliers need you to provide them.

Get proof from the suppliers that the final bill has been paid.

Holding viewings

You may want to arrange viewings for new tenants.

You must get permission from the current tenants to enter the property. You need to give them the right amount of notice.

Check the rules on getting access to the property.

Returning a deposit

If you took a deposit, you must follow rules for returning the deposit at the end of the tenancy.