What happens if I leave without giving the required notice?

If you leave without giving the required notice, you may still owe rent or other lawful amounts until the tenancy has been validly ended.

Returning the keys, removing belongings or stopping a standing order does not by itself terminate an agreement.

Possible consequences

• Rent may remain payable for the outstanding notice period.
• Unpaid lawful charges can appear on your final statement.
• Relevant arrears or losses may result in a justified deposit deduction.
• We may need to contact you to clarify whether the tenancy is continuing.
• A dispute could arise if the parties disagree about the end date.

In England, a payment required because you gave insufficient notice cannot exceed the rent that would have been due for the required notice period. Tenancy fees are otherwise restricted by law.

In Dublin, the RTB recognises failure to give proper notice as a possible basis for a deposit deduction where justified.

If you have already left unexpectedly, contact us with your circumstances so we can work out the lawful end date & discuss a sensible resolution.