Deed of Surrender (Single Tenant)

This Deed of Surrender (Single Tenant) should be used where a landlord and a sole tenant agree to bring a tenancy agreement to an end.

This document is suitable for residential properties in England. If your property is in Wales, different rules apply for contract-holders under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.  Please see: Renting Homes Wales.

When Should A Deed Of Surrender Be Used?

This template is appropriate when both the landlord and tenant agree to end the tenancy early.  Unlike an eviction, a Deed of Surrender formally records the early termination of the tenancy and ensures that both parties' ongoing contractual obligations come to an end. Using a properly drafted Deed provides legal certainty and reduces the risk of future disputes. 

This template is designed for use where only one tenant is party to the tenancy agreement. If there is more than one tenant named in the tenancy, you must use Deed of Surrender (Joint Tenants). 

Tenant Fees Act 2019 

If the tenant has requested the surrender of the tenancy, a landlord can charge a fee for this, provided it complies with the limits set out in the Tenant Fees Act 2019. Please see: Guidance Note: Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England). 

What Happens If there Is a Guarantor?

Some tenancies, particularly student tenancies, often involve guarantors. When a tenancy is surrendered existing guarantors should be released. Landlords should use the Deed of Release of Guarantor. 

How To Use The Template 

This Deed of Surrender (Single Tenant) is in open format. Either enter the requisite details in the highlighted fields or adjust the wording to suit your purposes.

Optional phrases / clauses are enclosed in square brackets. These should be read carefully and selected so as to be compatible with one another. Unused options should be removed from the document.

This template is a Deed and must be signed by both parties, and their signatures need to be witnessed by an independent adult   (A person who is not a party to the agreement).

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