Terminating a Tenancy on Death

This information is to assist in dealing with the end of a tenancy following the death of the tenant.

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This information is to assist in dealing with the end of a tenancy following the death of the tenant. If you need further assistance please contact a Community Housing officer who will visit or contact you to provide further advice and support.

To start the termination administration of tenancy, we require completion of this form.

Name of deceased person*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Postcode
Date of death*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Please attach a copy of the death certificate if you have one. If you do not have it, please continue to complete this form, and provide a copy when available.
File
Max. file size: 256 MB.
Name of Next of Kin/Executor of the Estate*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Postcode
Phone number
Email*
Date of termination (date given must always be a Monday. 4 weeks notice is required)*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
The electricity supplier is
Smart Meter
- Yes
- No
The gas supplier is
Smart Meter
- Yes
- No
ANY ARREARS LEFT AFTER THE DEATH OF THE ABOVE TENANT WILL BE CLAIMED FROM THE DECEASED’S ESTATE.
*
I/We give Colchester Borough Council permission to dispose of any goods that are left at the property after the termination date.
If you have any good quality furniture that may be recycled, please see below for charity organisations who will collect furniture free of charge.
Place a front door and (where applicable) a communal door key in the key box we will provide by 12pm on the day your tenancy ends. Leave all remaining keys in a drawer in the kitchen. Please let us know when you have done so by calling Customer Services on 01206 282514 or e-mailing us at info@cbhomes.org.uk. You may be charged for a lock change if you do not do this.
Signed*

Terminating a Tenancy on Death

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