Purpose
In this procedure, the Property Manager explains to the tenant the consequences of premature intention to vacate.  This procedure starts when the Tenant gives premature Notice of Intention to Vacate.  It ends when the Property Manager has briefed the Tenant.

Note: The general procedure for intention to vacate still applies.  

The Tenant has agreed to lease the property for the term of the Tenancy Agreement and also to give 21 days notice in writing of their intention to vacate.  

They are obliged to pay rent for the whole of this time and to cover all costs of changes to the agreement so that the Landlord does not suffer loss from their change of plan.

It is important to make sure that a prematurely departing tenant is aware of their obligations.

Procedure
Property Manager
•	Asks the Landlord for approval to re-let the property early, explaining that if the Tenancy Agreement is still current, the tenant must pay the leasing costs
•	(If the Landlord has agreed to re-let the property) explains to the Tenant that the company:
o	Will try to re-let the property as soon as possible
o	Is happy to consider Applications for Tenancy from anyone who they introduce
o	(If the Tenancy Agreement has expired but the Tenant has not given 21 days notice) Advises the tenant that they must pay rent up to the end of the 21 day period (or until the property is re-let if this happens first)
o	(If the Tenancy Agreement will still be current at the time the Tenant vacates) Advises the tenant that they must pay:
•	Rent up to the end of the Tenancy Agreement (or until the property is re-let if this happens first)
•	Leasing costs for the replacement tenants including leasing fees and advertising
•	(If the Tenant must pay any costs) Collects costs directly from the Tenant, not through the bond
•	Writes to the Tenant confirming these arrangements
•	Records the premature notice in the Tenants Database, including the Tenant's reasons