If you want to end your tenancy you need to fill in and return one of the forms below:
Call 0800 408 0000 for more advice or to request a form. All forms are available in our area offices.
Ending your tenancy
Ending your tenancy FAQs
If you hold a joint tenancy with someone and you are both moving to a new home, one of you will need to sign the tenancy termination form below. In some circumstances, there may be an option to assign the tenancy to the remaining joint tenant, please contact us for more information.
Joint tenancy termination form
Please be aware this brings the whole tenancy to an end. For more information please contact your tenancy management officer.
Call 0800 408 0000 for more advice or to request a form.
If one of the joint tenants wishes to remain at the property please contact your tenancy management officer to discuss.
Call 0800 408 0000.
- Your home needs to be left in a clean and tidy state, with no damage
- No belongings (including furniture, curtains, carpets, laminate flooring, light fittings) or rubbish are to be left in the house or garden or outbuildings
- Your property must be empty and no one living there
- You must tell the utility companies (gas, water, electric) you are moving
- Arrange with the Post Office to have your mail redirected
- Clear your rent account with us
- You must provide us with your forwarding address
PLUS – If you claim benefits, you need to let Cheltenham Borough Council’s benefits team know you are moving and give them your forwarding address.
If you have been a CBC tenant for at least 6 months you may be eligible for an Empty Homes Bonus cash payment of up to £190 when you end your tenancy. In order to qualify you must leave your home in good condition.
Please call 0800 408 0000 for more information.
Yes! You can apply to mutually exchange if you hold a secure or assured tenancy with Cheltenham Borough Council or another social landlord such as a housing association.
You can register for FREE at www.homeswapper.co.uk to view properties in Cheltenham or another area of the UK. This gives you the widest choice of properties with CBC and other social landlords.
If you find a tenant who wants to move into your property and you would like to move into theirs, you can apply to your tenancy management officer.
To apply both parties need to complete a mutual exchange application form and wait for CBC approval.
Call 0800 408 0000 to speak to a tenancy management officer who will be able to give you advice.
If you want to move somewhere bigger, smaller, sheltered or just a different location visit the county-wide Homeseekerplus website.
We advertise properties available for rent and you can bid on the one’s you are interested in.
If you’ve been a CBC tenant for at least 1 year and are looking to downsize to a property with fewer bedrooms the My Move Scheme can offer you financial help to move.
Eligible tenants can choose from one of the following options:
- £500
- OR removals arranged and paid for up to a cost of £500
To find out more please read the My Move information page.
Call 0800 408 0000 for more advice or to request a MY Move leaflet.
Empty homes policy
Visit the empty homes policy page to view the policy summary or download the full policy document.