10.  Ending the Tenancy

10.1  You may end the Tenancy by giving us at least two months’ written notice, unless we agree a shorter period in writing.

10.2  Notice may be given by letter, email or other written communication to the address or email set out in Clause 8 and must expire on a day when rent is due or the day before.

10.3  As this is a joint tenancy, notice given by any Tenant will normally end the Tenancy for all Tenants. Any shorter period agreed with one Tenant must also be agreed by all other joint Tenants. 

10.4  You remain responsible for rent and other obligations until the tenancy ends. A notice that does not comply with the applicable requirements will not end the Tenancy unless we agree otherwise in writing. 

10.5  If we need to recover possession, we will do so in accordance with the Housing Act 1988. This normally requires a prescribed Section 8 notice specifying the applicable ground or grounds and the relevant notice period. If you do not leave when the notice expires, we may obtain a possession order and, if necessary, enforce it through a court or enforcement agent. See Clause 36.

10.6 This Clause does not prevent the Tenancy from being brought to an end by mutual agreement between us and all parties to the Tenancy.

11.  Fitness for Human Habitation

We confirm that we are under a statutory obligation to ensure that the Property is fit for human habitation at the start of and throughout the Tenancy in accordance with the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.

11.1 This obligation does not apply to the extent that any unfitness is caused by damage, misuse or breach of this Tenancy by you or your failure to act in a Tenant Like Manner. 

11.2 You must notify us promptly of any issues affecting the condition or habitability of the Property so that they may be addressed.

12.  Repairs (Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985)

We confirm that, in accordance with Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, we are under a statutory obligation to keep in repair and proper working order the structure and exterior of the Property (including drains, gutters and external pipes) and the installations for the supply of water, gas, electricity and sanitation (including basins, sinks, baths and sanitary conveniences), as well as the installations for space heating and heating water. 

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