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Update: I handed the keys back today and the letting agent has finally confirmed that my notice ended the tenancy for both tenants. They advised that if the remaining tenant wishes to stay, they will need to take on the full rent under a new arrangement.

However, the agent is now saying they cannot return my share of the deposit yet because they consider the tenancy/contract not to be fully concluded.

Thank you to everyone who gave advice and shared their knowledge — it has been very helpful.

My next question is: if the tenancy has ended for both of us, can the agent legally continue to hold the deposit, and what would be the best way to recover my share? Any advice would be appreciated.

I signed a joint tenancy agreement with a housemate. The tenancy runs from 8 December 2025 to 7 December 2026 and includes a 6-month break clause requiring 2 months’ notice.

On 8 April 2026, I gave 2 months’ notice and moved out. I have now asked for my share of the deposit back, but the letting agent has refused.

They say that because the tenancy is “joint and several”, my notice does not end my liability unless the entire tenancy ends or a replacement tenant is found. They also say the deposit must remain protected for the full tenancy and that I may still be responsible for rent if the remaining tenant cannot pay.

The housemate has stayed in the property, and no replacement tenant has been found.

My question is: under a joint tenancy in England, am I still legally liable for rent after giving notice and moving out? Also, can the letting agent legally keep the entire deposit until the tenancy ends, even though I have left?

Any advice would be appreciated.

I signed a joint tenancy agreement with a housemate. The tenancy runs from 8 December 2025 to 7 December 2026 and includes a 6-month break clause requiring 2 months’ notice.

On 8 April 2026, I gave 2 months’ notice and moved out. I have now asked for my share of the deposit back, but the letting agent has refused.

They say that because the tenancy is “joint and several”, my notice does not end my liability unless the entire tenancy ends or a replacement tenant is found. They also say the deposit must remain protected for the full tenancy and that I may still be responsible for rent if the remaining tenant cannot pay.

The housemate has stayed in the property, and no replacement tenant has been found.

My question is: under a joint tenancy in England, am I still legally liable for rent after giving notice and moving out? Also, can the letting agent legally keep the entire deposit until the tenancy ends, even though I have left?

Any advice would be appreciated.

I signed a joint tenancy agreement with a housemate. The tenancy runs from 8 December 2025 to 7 December 2026 and includes a 6-month break clause requiring 2 months’ notice.

On 8 April 2026, I gave 2 months’ notice and moved out. I have now asked for my share of the deposit back, but the letting agent has refused.

They say that because the tenancy is “joint and several”, my notice does not end my liability unless the entire tenancy ends or a replacement tenant is found. They also say the deposit must remain protected for the full tenancy and that I may still be responsible for rent if the remaining tenant cannot pay.

The housemate has stayed in the property, and no replacement tenant has been found.

My question is: under a joint tenancy in England, am I still legally liable for rent after giving notice and moving out? Also, can the letting agent legally keep the entire deposit until the tenancy ends, even though I have left?

Any advice would be appreciated.

I signed a joint tenancy agreement with a housemate. The tenancy runs from 8 December 2025 to 7 December 2026 and includes a 6-month break clause requiring 2 months’ notice.

On 8 April 2026, I gave 2 months’ notice and moved out. I have now asked for my share of the deposit back, but the letting agent has refused.

They say that because the tenancy is “joint and several”, my notice does not end my liability unless the entire tenancy ends or a replacement tenant is found. They also say the deposit must remain protected for the full tenancy and that I may still be responsible for rent if the remaining tenant cannot pay.

The housemate has stayed in the property, and no replacement tenant has been found.

My question is: under a joint tenancy in England, am I still legally liable for rent after giving notice and moving out? Also, can the letting agent legally keep the entire deposit until the tenancy ends, even though I have left?

Any advice would be appreciated.