Under Section 20 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, notices to quit by tenants cannot be less than two months before the date on which the notice is to take effect unless the landlord has agreed in writing to a length of time not exceeding two months.
‘In writing’ includes letter, e-mail, or text message but most commonly the tenancy agreement will define the notice period so check your tenancy agreement for certainty.
If your tenancy agreement states that you must give a notice period longer than two months (for example, three months), this cannot be enforced as the Act caps the landlord’s maximum demand at two months. If your tenancy agreement specifies a shorter notice period (such as one month) or if you and your landlord mutually agree in writing to a shorter timeframe, that shorter notice remains valid.
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