In plain English
This means handing the property's keys back to the person who controls it. The keys are being given back, not received for use. The person receiving them may be the landlord, an agent, or the owner.
In context
Here, it tells the tenant to give the property's keys back to the landlord, agent, or owner when moving out.
- Situation
- Signing leases, communicating with property managers, and tracking tenancy administration
- What it communicates
- instructs the tenant to hand back keys at move-out
Meaning limits
The term itself only refers to giving the keys back, not to any timing, condition, or result.
Examples
“After emptying the flat, Nina returned the keys to the letting agent.”
“When moving out, each tenant must return the keys to the landlord.”