Overview
From the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act Unipol now Unipol operates using two new forms of Tenancy Agreement.
Common Law Agreements
These agreements are used within properties that are covered under the National Code. Typically, these agreements are used with Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). These properties are fixed term agreements.
Where a Common Law agreement exists, tenants are unable to give notice.
For Tenants wishing to leave early who have a Common Law Agreement, please refer to guidance contained within;
Assured Periodic Tenancies
These agreements are mainly used within Unipol’s HMO Houses.
An assured periodic tenancy:
- has no fixed end date
- runs on a rolling rental period (usually monthly)
- continues until ended by:
- the tenant giving notice, or
- the landlord obtaining possession via Section 8 grounds
For tenants who have an Assured Periodic Tenancy, you can give notice, if you wish to leave the property.
What agreement do I have?
Tenants should check their tenancy agreement as it will confirm what type of agreement it is at the start of the document.
Where tenants are unclear, please contact your local Unipol Office for advice.
Phone: 0113 243 0169
Your Right to Give Notice to Quit
If you hold an Assured Tenancy, you have the legal right to end your tenancy by giving notice to quit.
Key points
- You do not need Unipol’s agreement to give notice to quit
- Notice must be given in writing.
- Notice must be in line with your payment schedule
Payment Schedules
From the 1st of May 2026 all Unipol’s Assured Periodic Tenancies have been set up as monthly rolling agreements that start on the 1st of each month.
Example
All Unipol Tenancies will run from the 1st of each month.
If notice is served on the 14th of September, tenants are required to give 2 months’ notice.
The notice must expire at the end of a rental period.
The notice end date would be the 30th of November.
Where an incorrect date is referenced on the notice, Unipol will make contact to discuss and confirm correct tenancy end dates.
Where to serve Notice
By Email - Housing@unipol.org.uk
By Webform (coming soon)
By Post - 155-157, Woodhouse Ln, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 3ED
What to include
Unipol recommends submitting notice via the webform as this will ensure all the required information is received.
The notice should include
- Full Name
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- Property Address
- Date of Notice
What Happens When You Give Notice
Once valid notice to quit is served:
- The tenancy will legally end on the expiry date of your notice
- You will remain responsible for:
- Rent up to that date
- Returning keys and giving vacant possession
Please note once a Notice to Quit has been served it is unable to be withdrawn unless agreed by Unipol.
For joint tenancies:
- One tenant giving valid notice may end the tenancy for all tenants, depending on the legal structure of the tenancy
- You should seek advice before serving notice
- Unipol maybe able to agree to allow joint tenants to remain in the property but this is not guaranteed.
Example: Two tenants hold a joint tenancy. If one tenant serves a valid notice to quit, the tenancy will end for both tenants on the notice expiry date.
Important Considerations
Before giving notice to quit, you should consider:
- Liability for Rent
You are responsible for rent up to the end of your notice period.
- Ending the Tenancy Completely
Giving notice to quit ends the tenancy in full. This means:
- You cannot simply remove yourself from a joint tenancy
- All occupiers may be required to leave if the tenancy ends
- Rehousing and Future Accommodation
If you give notice:
- You will need to secure alternative accommodation yourself
- You may not be able to remain in the property after your notice expires
After the Tenancy ends
On the final day of the tenancy tenants are required to return keys by midnight. Unipol will communicate the location of where keys will need to be handed back, as this may change depending on the property.
