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How Much Notice Does a Landlord Have to Give a Tenant? (2026)

Notice periods by ground, after Section 21.

How Much Notice Does a Landlord Have to Give a Tenant? (2026) Property Legal, Risk & Compliance

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Renting · Notice

Landlord notice periods

Moving in/selling4 months
Arrears4 weeks
ASBimmediate
Entry24 hours
In short: Since 1 May 2026, landlords in England can't use Section 21 and must give notice using a Section 8 ground. Notice periods depend on the ground: four months to move in or sell (Grounds 1 and 1A, not in the first year), four weeks for serious arrears under Ground 8, and proceedings can start immediately after notice for serious antisocial behaviour. Landlords must give at least 24 hours' notice to enter for inspections or repairs, and rent increases use a formal notice once a year with two months' notice. Tenants give two months' notice to leave.
ReasonMinimum notice
Landlord moving in (Ground 1)4 months
Selling (Ground 1A)4 months
Serious arrears (Ground 8)4 weeks
Antisocial behaviour (Ground 14)Can start immediately
Rent increase (s13)2 months
Entry for inspection24 hours

Notice periods

Frequently asked questions

Can a landlord give two months' notice?

Not under Section 21 any more.

How much notice must a tenant give?

Two months.

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