End a tenancy

Last updated on January 13, 2025

Landlords and tenants must end tenancies lawfully. Learn about landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities when ending a tenancy.

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Options for tenant to end tenancy

Tenants have a number of ways they can end a tenancy lawfully. Learn the different ways a tenancy can end and the landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities in the process.

Evictions

An eviction, or notice to end tenancy, is when a landlord requires a tenant to move out of a rental unit. Learn the rules and processes for evictions.

Mutual agreement to end a tenancy

Landlords and tenants may mutually agree to end a tenancy. A mutual agreement is different than a notice to end the tenancy. Learn how landlords and tenants work together for a mutual agreement.

Breaking a lease as a tenant

Tenancies can end when a tenant has a fixed term for their tenancy and decides to move out early. This is called breaking the lease. Find out what happens when a tenant breaks a lease.

Special circumstances to end a tenancy

Tenancies usually end when a tenant gives written notice, or when a landlord presents a valid eviction notice. Learn about other ways for tenancies to end, including foreclosure, frustrated tenancy and death.

Moving out of rental units/Deposits

There can be a lot to think about when moving out of a rental unit. Make sure to consider all legal rights and responsibilities when ending a tenancy.

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