Landlord's Notice to Quit for Common Law Tenancy
A Landlord's Notice to Quit for Common Law Tenancy is used when a residential tenancy in England needs to be terminated but is not covered by statutory tenancy regulations.
When should this Notice be used?
Certain tenancies fall outside statutory frameworks such as assured or assured shorthold tenancies, which are governed by the Housing Act 1988. This notice is suitable for high-rent tenancies where annual rent exceeds £100,000 or for non-primary residence lettings, where the tenant does not use the property as their only or main home.
If the tenancy is an assured or assured shorthold tenancy, landlords must use a Section 8 or Section 21 Notice instead. Guidance on these notices is available in the relevant legal document sections.
For properties in Wales, tenancy agreements may be covered by an occupation contract, which must be terminated in accordance with the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. Further details can be found in the Renting Homes (Wales) legal documents.
Legal Requirements & Serving the Notice
This Notice complies with the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, which requires a minimum notice period of four weeks, along with certain prescribed information.
The vacate date must be clearly stated and, unless the tenancy agreement specifies otherwise, must fall at the end of a rental period. If rent is paid monthly, at least one month’s notice must be given. For example, if rent is due on the 3rd of each month, the tenancy should end on the 2nd of the following month.
How to use this template
This document is provided in an open format, allowing landlords to enter key details in the highlighted fields and modify the wording to suit specific tenancy agreements.
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