Yes – however, the longer notice period (sometimes referred to as a notice clause) will only apply if either: you never had a fixed term agreement your agreement says it continues as a contractual periodic tenancy after the fixed term You can ignore a notice clause in your most recent agreement if both: your fixed […]
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What happens when my Section 21 notice expires?
The terms of the notice are that you are required to leave the property after the date shown in the notice. If you do not leave, your landlord may apply to the court for an order under Section 21(1) or (4) of the Housing Act 1988 requiring you to give up possession. In serving a […]
Can the tenant serve a notice to quit during the initial period of the tenancy?
If the tenancy agreement does not have a clause on how the tenancy will continue after the end of a fixed term, and by default it allows the tenancy to become a statutory periodic tenancy after the end of the fixed term – no. (From Housing Act 1988, Section 5, if, on or before the […]
Can a tenant withdraw their notice to quit?
Not unilaterally – if the tenant served a Notice To Quit in accordance with the terms of the Tenancy Agreement and the landlord accepted it, the notice is valid and the landlord can seek possession of the property (via the courts) if the tenant does not leave on expiry of the notice. Under section 18 […]
My tenancy agreement does not state how much notice the tenant must give?
If your tenancy agreement is silent on the notice period the tenant must give to terminate the tenancy then common law applies. Under common law, the notice period the tenant must give is a minimum one full rental months notice. Further Reading How much notice do I need to give to end my tenancy? (Jungle Property […]
How do I end my tenancy?
For Full Management properties, complete the Notice To Quit form here Immediately we receive your notice, we will contact you to advise you of the end of tenancy process. For properties managed by your landlord, please contact your landlord direct. Further Reading What notice do I need to give to end my tenancy? Still not […]
I have just given my notice, what do I need to do next?
8 weeks before the end of your tenancy you will receive an e-mail or letter advising you of the end of tenancy process and all the things you need to do before then. Key things to do are: • Let us know of anything that needs repairing • Re-read the AT THE END OF THE […]
What notice do I need to give to end my tenancy?
The terms relating to the termination of your tenancy are specific to your tenancy and defined in your Tenancy Agreement. At the end of the fixed term (term certain) If you wish to leave at the end of the fixed term, you must notify the landlord or his agent in writing at least one calendar […]
