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How to Serve a Notice on a Tenant Properly (2026 Guide)

Getting notice service right first time.

How to Serve a Notice on a Tenant Properly (2026 Guide) Property Legal, Risk & Compliance

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Landlords · Notices

Serving notice properly

Right formSection 8
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In short: A notice is only effective if it's on the right form, contains the right information and is served properly. Since May 2026, landlords must use the prescribed Section 8 form with a legal ground and the correct notice period. Serve it by a method allowed by the tenancy or law (usually by hand or post to the property), keep a copy, and record how and when it was served. Mistakes can mean starting again, adding months. Fraser Bond serves notices correctly for landlords we manage for.

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Can I email a notice?

Only if the tenancy allows it; post or hand delivery is safer.

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The notice may be invalid.

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