Tenant's Letter Giving Notice to End Tenancy

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Tenant's Letter Giving Notice to End Tenancy

Last revision

06/09/2024

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Last revision: 06/09/2024

Formats Available formats: Word and PDF

Size Size: 1 page

Option: Help from a lawyer

Rating: 4.5 - 151 votes

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What is a Notice to End Tenancy?

A notice to end tenancy serves as a written record to ensure that the tenant(s) and landlord are on the same page regarding the termination of a tenancy agreement. This notice may also include the reason for ending the tenancy, if the tenant chooses to disclose it.

This notice applies to all residential tenancies in the UK, including England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Is it mandatory to send a Notice to End Tenancy?

No, it is not mandatory. However, it is good practice to send a notice to end a tenancy, especially where there is a written agreement that governs the tenancy. Where there is a written tenancy agreement, the notice to end the tenancy must be sent in accordance with the provisions for sending all notices.

What has to be done once a Notice to End Tenancy is ready?

Once the notice is completed, it should be signed and posted to the landlord's contact address. If the tenancy agreement or the parties agree to sending notices via email, this notice can be sent to the landlord's email address. The tenant should also keep a copy of the signed notice for their records.

How much notice must a tenant give when ending a tenancy?

The amount of notice tenants must give depends on the type of tenancy they have.

For a fixed-term tenancy, tenants can only give notice to leave within the terms of a break clause. If there is no break clause, tenants cannot give notice to leave before the end of the fixed term, unless the landlord agrees otherwise.

For a periodic (rolling) tenancy, which continues on a month-to-month or week-to-week basis after the fixed term has expired, tenants are required to give at least one month's notice if rent is paid monthly, or at least four weeks' notice if rent is paid weekly.

Is it mandatory for a tenant to present reasons when ending a tenancy?

No, it is not mandatory for a tenant to provide reasons when ending a tenancy.

As long as the tenant follows the correct notice period and procedures specified in their tenancy agreement, they do not need to give a reason for leaving.

What must a Notice to End Tenancy contain?

The notice to end tenancy must contain:

the name (or names) of the tenant (or tenants);
the name of the landlord or letting agent managing the property;
the date on which the property will be vacated by the tenant;
the length of notice period required in the tenancy agreement (if any);
the length of time the tenant has stayed in the property;
details of any damage affecting the property and;
all details relating to the tenant's deposit.

The tenant is entitled to the return of their deposit after the landlord has verified that no damages have been caused to the property beyond normal wear and tear. The landlord is required to return the deposit within the legally specified time frame. Any deductions from the deposit must be clearly justified, and no reductions can be made without valid reasons.