About Section 21 Notices

Under current regulations, when issuing a Section 21 notice, you must give your tenant at least two months' written notice. Importantly, this notice cannot require the tenant to leave the property before the end of any agreed fixed-term period of the tenancy. Remember that serving a valid Section 21 notice also depends on having met all prior legal obligations (like deposit protection, providing EPC, Gas Safety Certificate, and 'How to Rent' guide).

Please make sure to allow sufficient time for the delivery of your documents (if using our printing service) and to consider the timing for serving your notice.

About Section 8 Notices

The minimum notice period required for a Section 8 notice depends entirely on the specific ground(s) for eviction you are citing from Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988.

• 2 Weeks: For certain grounds like serious rent arrears (Grounds 8, 10, 11) or anti-social behaviour (Ground 14).
• 4 Weeks: For some grounds, such as obtaining the tenancy via false statement (Ground 17).
• 2 Months: Often required for other grounds, like the landlord needing the property back for own use (Ground 1) or major refurbishment (Ground 6).

Action Required: You MUST verify the correct notice period for your specific ground(s) against current legislation (Housing Act 1988, Schedule 2). Using the wrong period invalidates your notice.

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Scotland Eviction Guidance

In Scotland, the minimum notice period for a Notice to Leave depends on both how long the tenant has lived in the property and the eviction ground(s) being used:

• You must give at least 28 DAYS' NOTICE if:
  • The tenant has occupied the property for six months or less (regardless of the ground), OR
  • The eviction ground(s) you are using relate to the tenant's behaviour (e.g., rent arrears, breach of tenancy agreement, anti-social behaviour), regardless of how long they have lived there.
• You must give at least 84 DAYS' NOTICE if:
  • The tenant has occupied the property for more than six months, AND
  • The eviction ground(s) you are using are NOT related to the tenant's behaviour (e.g., landlord intends to sell, landlord intends to live in the property, property needs major refurbishment).

Ensure you calculate the correct period based on both conditions for your specific situation. Refer to the latest guidance on the Scottish Government website (mygov.scot).

Please make sure to allow sufficient time for the delivery of your documents (if using our printing service) and to consider the timing for serving your notice.