Have been contemplating for a while now about doing a voluntary surrender.

@Craig JenningsAs indicated by Rob above, if this is a situation involving domestic violence, then there is reason to have the locks changed, however you will also need to have the male partner surrender his right to enter the property ... in some situations {if there are charges or past actions w/r to domestic violence} you may be able to change the locks w/o his consent.

If the seller is the bank, then it is an REO because cash fo keys means the seller surrenders title in exchange for a small check.

Possessing a deed doesn't really signify anything.On a car a TITLE is an OWNERSHIP document and (AFAIK) in every state the TITLE must be signed and surrendered when the vehicle is sold or otherwise transferred.

Write up a simple letter for the tenant to sign (along with you also signing) before a notary that agrees to a "voluntary surrender of possession".

Some companies have an early cash value option that waives the surrender charges inside an IUL.The whole concept of infinite banking is to get to the policy as soon as possible, and leverage the very low interest rates. 

More housing options, fewer pet surrenders, and a more stable living situation are some of the benefits.

Here's a short list for consideration:=======================COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT PLUS Contingencies you write-in: 1) property appraises for at least full offered price 2) Buyers Inspection approval 3) clean termite section 1 completion by license company 4) all existing leases to be surrendered by COE 5) a complete rent-roll for tenant(s) with begin-end dates, existing rents & deposits 6) deposits to be assigned to the buyer at COE clean title & title insurance paid by seller all taxes paid current, unpaid amounts to be prorated to YE.

But when it's all over, you have to surrender your property.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eminent_domain_in_the_United_StatesThe examples I cited my be less violent than Molotiv cocktails (or major storms, earthquakes, or volcanoes), but they still have the potential to disrupt one's life in a major way.

Just a quick point on what Will said...if you're new I don't think you should  be surrendering appraisal contingencies unless you really know what you're doing.