Moving Out

Under the terms of your Tenancy Agreement, you are required to provide Radius with four week’s written notice of your intention to end your tenancy.   

The termination period of your tenancy will last 4 full weeks ending on a Sunday.   

When you send us your termination request you must include details of your forwarding address and up to date contact details.

When Radius receives your written intention to terminate your tenancy we will review your request and confirm with you in writing the date that your tenancy will officially end. 

Before you move out, your Housing Officer will arrange to visit you in the property to conduct a “Moving On Assessment” inspection of the property. 

They’ll inform you of any repairs or works that are your responsibility under the tenancy terms.

It’s crucial that the property is left in a clean, tidy, and safe condition, with all personal possessions and furniture removed from both the interior and exterior. 

If repairs are required or the necessary clearance/cleaning is not completed to an acceptable standard before you leave, Radius will charge you for the work needed to bring the property to a lettable standard. This also applies to any damaged items deemed your responsibility.

Radius will not accept any responsibility or liability for anything left in the property once you have moved out.

For tenants transferring from our leaving their properties, Radius will charge the cost of removing items left behind and/or specialist cleaning where the flat is left in an exceptionally poor state.  

For those families and friends unable to personally clear a property Radius offers a Clean & Clear service. Please speak to your Housing Officer to find out more.

You must leave the gas/electric cards in the property before you leave or when you return your keys to Radius.  

Non return of top-up cards may result in a recharge to the tenant.  

Your Housing Officer will agree with you a date, location and time for you to return your keys to Radius.  

All keys must be returned to Radius by midday on the last day of your tenancy. 

Your tenancy will not be formally terminated until all keys are received, and weekly charges will continue to apply until this happens.

Radius must be given vacant possession of the property, meaning no one should remain living there once the tenancy has ended. 

If necessary, Radius will take appropriate action, including legal action, to retrieve the property.

We understand there may be times your new property isn’t ready for your move. 

If you need to extend your termination period, please request this in writing with reasonable notice, clearly stating your proposed new end date. 

Radius will review your request and let you know if the extension can be approved.

When you leave, remember to inform the following agencies:

• Electricity Provider: Power NI/SSE Airtricity
• Gas Supplier: ie. Firmus/SSE Airtricity (as applicable)
• Northern Ireland Housing Executive: if you receive Housing Benefit
• Social Security Agency: if you receive Welfare Benefits
• Telephone Company: if applicable
• Post Office: to redirect your mail
• Northern Ireland Water Service