#53791
Austman
Flatchatter

    Agent said handing over keys means I have vacated.

    AFAIK that’s correct.

    A lease ends when you vacate the premises and return the keys to the landlord or their agent.

    You might still have to continue to pay rent depending on the termination notice given.  But the landlord or their agent could enter the premises as they wished because you have terminated the lease.