What notice period for eviction?

How the answer differs across 2 jurisdictions

The Short Answer

Your landlord must give you a written notice of termination that complies with the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, s. 34 — the required notice period depends on your tenancy length, ranging from 28 days to 180 days.

28 days
Min. notice (≤6 mo)
84 days
Notice (6–12 mo)
180 days
Max. notice (>3 yr)
Written only
Form required
The Short Answer

Your landlord must serve a valid Section 21 notice under the Housing Act 1988, giving at least 2 months’ written notice and meeting strict legal requirements — otherwise, the eviction is unlawful.

2 months
Minimum notice period
Form 6A
Required notice form
No fault
Section 21 basis
Assured shortho
Tenancy type covered

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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.