Common use of Vacating the property Clause in Contracts

Vacating the property. 32.1 When you vacate the Property you must:  give us vacant possession;  pay all the total rent and other charges due up to the date of the end of your tenancy;  ensure all utility bills such as gas, electric and water have been paid;  return all keys for lockable doors and windows of the Property, including communal door keys/fobs, to our offices on the day that you leave the Property by no later than 12 noon. If you do not return the keys by this date and time you will be charged the cost of replacing the keys and locks of the Property, as well as a further week’s rent;  return all gas and electric meter cards (you should do this at the time of returning your keys);  provide us with your new address and contact number;  remove all your furniture and personal belongings from the Property unless previously agreed by us. If you leave any items at the Property we reserve the right to dispose of these and charge you for this service;  remove all rubbish from both inside and outside the Property, including the storage areas, lofts and gardens;  leave the Property in a clean and tidy condition (if we have to carry out any further cleaning to the Property we reserve the right to charge these costs to you);  remove any greenhouse, garage, shed, etc, that you have erected in the garden unless you have agreed with us to leave it at the Property;  ensure that any damaged or missing fixtures and fittings are replaced. If you fail to comply with this condition we will recharge you any reasonable costs incurred in replacing or repairing the damaged or missing item(s);  ensure that any lodger or subtenant leaves the Property at the same time as you; and  ensure that no animals or pets are left at the Property 33.1 Your right to occupy the Property under this agreement is a right granted for the Fixed term only. Provided we have not sought possession of the property from you, you have the right to occupy the Property during the Fixed Term of the flexible tenancy. 33.2 Not less than 6 months before the end of the flexible tenancy, we will consider whether we should grant you a new tenancy. If we do decide not to grant a new tenancy we will give you six months’ notice of this before the end of the flexible tenancy. We will notify you of the reasons for that decision and inform you about your rights to request a review within 21 days of notification. If you do not request a review in time or the original decision is confirmed the Council will require possession at the end of the flexible tenancy and will pursue a possession order if required.