What notice period for eviction?
How the answer differs across 2 jurisdictions
IrelandFull article 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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IrelandMy landlord is evicting me. What notice must they give?
UKMy landlord wants to evict me but hasn't given proper notice. What is required?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.