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Can my landlord insist I give more than one months notice?
Read more: Can my landlord insist I give more than one months notice?*** Effective 1st May 2026, under the Renters’ Rights Act 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 *** Yes – however, the longer notice period (sometimes referred to as a notice clause) will only apply if either: You can ignore a notice clause in your most recent agreement if both: Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please…
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What happens when my Section 21 notice expires?
Read more: What happens when my Section 21 notice expires?*** Effective 1st May 2026 Section 21 notices are no longer legal *** 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 Section 21 notice the landlord is exercising his statutory right to end the tenancy. In doing so the landlord is not attempting to forfeit the lease and the tenant continues to be…
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Can the tenant serve a notice to quit during the initial period of the tenancy?
Read more: Can the tenant serve a notice to quit during the initial period of the tenancy?*** Effective 1st May 2026, under the Renters’ Rights Act there is no longer a fixed period or set end date for a tenancy. All tenancies are now open-ended, rolling monthly periodic tenancies. 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 *** A tenant could also serve a valid notice to quit during the initial period to exercise any break clause in the tenancy agreement. Reference Housing Act 1988 Section…
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Can a tenant withdraw their notice to quit?
Read more: 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 of the Distress for Rent Act 1737, if a former tenant serves notice to quit but remains in occupation following expiry of the notice, the landlord is entitled to double rent for the period from expiry of the notice to the date the tenant vacates.…
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My tenancy agreement does not state how much notice the tenant must give?
Read more: 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 Knowledgebase) Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we know how well it answered your question…
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How do I end my tenancy?
Read more: 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 answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we know how well it answered your question…
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I have just given my notice, what do I need to do next?
Read more: 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 TENANCY, SPECIAL CONDITIONS, DEPOSIT and DEALING WITH THE DEPOSIT AT THE END OF THE TENANCY sections of your Tenancy Agreement • Print off the Check-Out Form and start completing it in preparation for the end of tenancy • Put a date in your diary to…
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What notice do I need to give to end my tenancy?
Read more: What notice do I need to give to end my tenancy?*** Effective 1st May 2026, under the Renters’ Rights Act there is no longer a fixed period or set end date for a tenancy. All tenancies are now open-ended, rolling monthly periodic tenancies. 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 *** 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…