Terminating a Tenancy on Death

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

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*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
Please attach a copy of the death certificate if you have not already supplied one.
File
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)*
Date Format: 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.
Keys should be returned to Colchester Borough Homes at the address below by 12 noon on the last day of the tenancy. Colchester Borough Homes The Greenstead Local Housing Office Hawthorn Avenue Colchester CO4 3QE
Signed*

Related Pages

Downloads

Ending Your Tenancy
Termination Form
Ending Tenancy After Tenant’s Death
Termination on Death Form
Conditions Of Tenancy