Tenant's Letter Giving Notice to End Tenancy

What is a notice to end tenancy?

A Notice to end a tenancy is a letter sent by a tenant to the landlord of the property informing them of the intention to end the tenancy and terminate the tenancy agreement (if there is one). This notice will also explain in the reason (if any) that the tenant has for wanting to end the tenancy.

What kind of tenancy does this notice apply to?

This notice applies to 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 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 length of the notice period;
• 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.

What has to be done once a notice to end a 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.

Which laws are applicable to a notice to end tenancy?

In England and Wales, the following statutes apply:

Housing Act 1988

Tenancy Deposit Scheme (as established by the Housing Act 2004, as amended by the Localism Act 2011 and Deregulation Act 2015)

In Scotland, the following statutes apply::

Housing (Scotland) Act 2006

Tenancy Deposit Schemes (Scotland) Regulations 2011

Tenancy Deposit Schemes (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019

The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016

In Northern Ireland, the following statutes apply:

The Housing (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 2006

Rent Book Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007

Tenancy Deposit Schemes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012

Tenancy Deposit Schemes (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023

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