How much notice do you need to give?
For landlords and tenants. Pick where the property is and the reason, and we’ll work out the earliest date the tenancy can end under the current rules.
Earliest date the tenancy can end
4 February 2027
Notice period: 84 days.
The tenant has lived there more than 6 months, so the notice period is 84 days.
The date on the notice to leave must be the day after the notice period ends, assuming the tenant receives it 48 hours after you send it.
If the tenant doesn’t leave, you apply to the First-tier Tribunal for an eviction order.
This is the earliest date the notice allows. A tenant who doesn’t leave can only be evicted by a court or tribunal order. Checked against official guidance on 9 November 2026. A planning aid, not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much notice does a landlord give in Scotland?
For a private residential tenancy, 28 days if the tenant has lived there 6 months or less, or if the only grounds are things like 3+ months of rent arrears, a breach or antisocial behaviour. Otherwise, such as when you’re selling or moving in, it’s 84 days.
How do I work out the date on a notice to leave?
Assume the tenant receives it 48 hours after you send it, add the notice period, and put the day after the notice period ends as the date. This calculator does that for you.
Can I still use a section 21 notice in England?
No. Section 21 no-fault evictions ended on 1 May 2026. You now serve a section 8 notice on Form 3A with a ground such as selling (4 months’ notice), moving in (4 months) or serious rent arrears (4 weeks). Selling and moving in can’t end a tenancy in its first 12 months.
How much notice does a tenant give?
In Scotland, 28 days. In England, 2 months since 1 May 2026. In Wales, 4 weeks. In Northern Ireland, 4 weeks (12 weeks if the tenancy has lasted over 10 years).
What about Wales?
A landlord’s no-fault notice needs at least 6 months and can’t be given in the first 6 months after the contract-holder moves in, so the earliest end date is about a year in.