Ending a tenancy due to bereavement
Coping with the death of a friend or relative is never easy and trying to deal with their affairs can be complicated and upsetting.
In order to legally bring the tenancy to an end following a bereavement, please complete and return the Termination Notice below. We will apply a minimum 2 weeks notice period:
Termination notice following a bereavement.docx[docx] 869KB
We have also enclosed important information to try and help you through this difficult time by explaining what you need to do when a Bolton at Home tenant dies. Please read this carefully to avoid additional charges:
Leaflet ending a tenancy following a bereavement-Nov22[docx] 257KB
What you need to do
You need to return the Termination Notice along with:
- A copy of the Death Certificate
- Details of the tenant’s next of kin (closest relative).
- The address and contact details of the person dealing with the tenants affairs.
We require a minimum of 2 weeks notice following a bereavement. This should allow you enough time to clear the property, however, if you need more time, please ask us and we can extend this.