What Are The Notice Periods For Ending A Tenancy?

Landlords be aware that there are  minimum notice periods set out in the Residential Tenancies Act.  This means that as a Landlord you are required to give a minimum amount of days notice when terminating a tenancy, the notice period is linked to how long the tenants have been in the property. A tenant can vacate the property on or before the termination date.

Familiarise yourself with the notice periods (set out below). Failing to issue a notice of termination with the correct number of days may invalidate the notice in full.

 

Duration of Tenancy Notice Period 

                                                                                  Landlord                              Tenant 

Less than 6 months                                        –      90 days                               – 28 Days
6 or more months but less than 1 year      –      152 days                               – 35 Days
1 year or more but less than 7 years           –       180 days                             – 42 Days
7 years or more but less than 8 years        –       196 days                             – 56 Days
More than 8 years                                           –       224 days                             – 56 Days

Valid Notices?

• Valid notices must be sent to your tenant
• Be in writing
• Be signed by the landlord or authorised agent
• Give the date the notice is sent
• State the grounds for ending the tenancy (if the tenancy has lasted for more than 6 months or is a fixed term tenancy).

 

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