How much notice do I have to give my landlord?

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I rent privately and want to move out. I am past the fixed term now so it just rolls month to month. How much notice do I legally have to give my landlord?

Elijah Phillips · Accepted Answer

Now that your fixed term has ended and the tenancy is rolling on, you almost certainly have what is called a periodic tenancy. For a tenancy where the rent is paid monthly, a tenant normally has to give at least one month's notice in writing, and the notice usually has to end on the last day of a rental period, so it lines up with your rent dates. If your rent were paid weekly the minimum would be different. It is important to check your tenancy agreement as well, because some agreements set out a specific notice procedure that you should follow. Giving proper written notice matters, because leaving without it, or simply handing back the keys, can leave you liable for further rent.

Samuel James · Answer

In practice, put your notice in writing, keep a copy, and make it clear which date you intend the tenancy to end, aligned to your rent period. If you were still inside a fixed term the position would be stricter and you generally could not leave early unless the agreement contained a break clause, so it is good that you are past that point. Agreeing the move out and the return of your deposit with the landlord in writing avoids disputes later. This is general information and the rules vary slightly across the UK.

How much notice do I have to give my landlord?

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