Eviction Notice

What is an eviction notice?

An eviction notice is a formal document that a landlord sends to the tenant, informing them of the intention to start the process of removing the tenant from the property.

 

Is it mandatory to have an eviction notice?

Yes, it is mandatory to have an eviction notice because, under UK law and most tenancy agreements, it is required for the landlord to give a minimum length of notice before they can evict a tenant from the property.

 

What is not allowed in an eviction notice?

It is not permitted to give an eviction date that is less than the amount permitted by law or what is contained in the tenancy agreement.

 

Who is involved in an eviction notice?

The eviction notice should be sent by either the Landlord or Letting agent managing the property. Either of these could be an individual, a company, a general partnership or an LLP.

 

What has to be done once an eviction notice is ready?

Once the Landlord or Letting Agent has filled the Eviction Notice, the next steps will be to sign and date it and make arrangements for how the notice will be delivered to the Tenant. The Landlord or Letting Agent should also make sure to keep a copy of the Notice for their own files in the case of future legal action. As a general practice, an Eviction Notice is usually sent by mail/post or delivered in person, so that there is a record that the letter was sent and received by the Tenant. Nonetheless, this notice makes provision for this Eviction Notice to be sent electronically via email. The reason for this is that it is possible, under a tenancy agreement for the parties to agree that a notice can be validly served by email. The Landlord can print out a copy of the sent email to serve as proof of service and as a record of the notice being served. These records may be useful in the event that there is a future legal action, such as filing for eviction in court.

 

What must an eviction notice contain?

An eviction notice must contain:

• The details of the landlord or letting agent;
• The details of the tenant;
• The property concerned;
• The reason for the eviction; and
• The eviction date.

 

Which laws are applicable to an eviction noice?

Housing Act 1985

Housing Act 1988

Protection from Eviction Act 1977

The Notices to Quit (Prescribed Information) regulations 1988 (SI 1988/2201)

 

Help from a lawyer

You can choose to consult a lawyer if you need help.

The lawyer can answer your questions or help you through the process. You will be offered this option when you complete the document.

 

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