Do you know what happens at the end of your tenancy? Phil Spencer talks to Maxine Fothergill, ARLA Propertymark President about the things that can happen before a tenancy is terminated, including renewal options and the benefits and risks of each approach. Whichever way works for you – make sure that you have a written record of any discussions you have.
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Why watch?
What happens at the end of a fixed term tenancy
Cleaning at the end of your tenancy
What condition you should leave the property in
Getting your deposit back
Your options (e.g. rolling contract, renewing)
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