Check your tenancy agreement and the rules where you live, as notice periods and ending a tenancy differ across the UK. Give notice correctly, record the property’s condition against the inventory, take meter readings and photographs, and arrange final bills, council tax and a forwarding address. Your landlord should not normally charge for reasonable wear and tear, and any deposit deductions should be explained and handled through the relevant protection scheme where applicable. Keep copies of all correspondence, and contact Citizens Advice, your local council or a solicitor regulated by the SRA if you disagree about the move or deposit.