The process for serving notice depends on where your property is located, the type of tenancy, and your reason for ending the agreement. Below is a summary for properties in England, Scotland, and Wales.
🏠 England
If your property is in England and you want possession of the property, you’ll usually serve either:
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Section 21 – no fault, used to end an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) at or after the fixed term. Notice period is 2 months.
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Section 8 – used when the tenant has breached the tenancy (e.g. rent arrears or antisocial behaviour). Notice periods vary depending on the grounds (typically 2 weeks to 2 months).
Key rules:
You must be legally compliant before serving notice. This includes:
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Protecting the deposit in a government-approved scheme
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Serving the Prescribed Information
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Providing the tenant with a UK correspondence address
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Giving the tenant a valid EPC, EICR, Gas Safety Certificate, and “How to Rent” guide
💬 We offer a fixed-fee notice service for £149 (inc VAT). This includes:
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A review of your tenancy documents
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Advice on eligibility and notice type
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Preparation and service of the notice by our legal partner
🏠 Scotland
In Scotland, you’ll end a tenancy using a Notice to Leave under a Private Residential Tenancy (PRT).
Key rules:
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A valid ground for ending the tenancy must be provided (e.g. selling, rent arrears, moving back in).
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Tenants are entitled to 28 or 84 days’ notice depending on the reason and how long they’ve lived there.
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The correct Notice to Leave template must be used and it must be served via an approved method (e.g. recorded delivery, in person, or email with receipt confirmation).
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You may need to apply to the First-tier Tribunal if the tenant doesn’t leave.
💬 If you're unsure about grounds or need help serving a Notice to Leave, we offer a fixed-fee legal service to prepare and serve the notice for you.
🏠 Wales
If your property is in Wales, you’ll need to follow the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, which applies to most tenancies starting from 1 December 2022.
If your tenant is in Wales and you want possession of the property, you'll typically serve one of the following:
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A Section 173 notice (no fault). The minimum notice period is 6 months.
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Or a Section 182 notice (for breach of contract)
Key rules:
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A written statement of the contract must have been issued and all safety and legal requirements (EPC, EICR, Gas Safety Certificate, etc) must be complied with.
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For breach of contract (e.g. rent arrears), shorter notice may apply depending on the situation.
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You must be registered and licensed with Rent Smart Wales.
💬 Our fixed-fee notice service covers Wales too, and ensures your notice is valid and served correctly.
Need Help?
Serving notice incorrectly can delay possession and may lead to legal issues. For £149 (inc VAT), our fixed-fee service includes:
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A review of your tenancy documents
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Advice on eligibility and notice type
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Preparation and service of the notice by our legal partner
To proceed, please contact support@lettingaproperty.com or call us on 0333 577 8888.