If you are thinking of ending your tenancy, you will need to:

• write a letter stating you are handing in 1 month's notice on the property, contacting your landlord by telephone on the day to let them know you have sent it
• take a copy of the notice to keep as a record
• repair any damage you may have caused to the property
• take photos of your home in case your landlord makes a claim against your deposit
• offer your landlord an inspection date, so you can discuss your deposit being returned
• arrange a time to meet the landlord to hand over the keys
• give your landlord your forwarding address, for post and in case there are any issues
• take utility meter readings when you leave, so you can provide them to your suppliers - you don't want to pay more than you should

Further information on tenancy deposit protection.