tenant’s notices

• What does this element examine regarding tenant's notices?

  This element examines the notices that a tenant can serve to end a protected tenancy.
• What happens if a tenant vacates the premises at the end of the contractual term?

  The tenancy ends on that date, regardless of whether it is protected or not.
• Why is it good practice for a tenant to notify the landlord of their intention to vacate?

  To avoid any doubt about the end of the tenancy.
• What is a surrender in the context of tenancy?

  A surrender is when the tenant gives up its leasehold interest to the landlord, bringing it to an end.
• What are the different types of notices mentioned in the text?

  The different notices are section 25, section 26, and section 27.
• What happens once one of the notices (section 25, 26, or 27) has been served?


  The other party cannot serve a different type of notice.
• Why might a tenant want to serve a section 26 notice to renew the lease?

  The tenant may want the certainty of a fixed term or to take advantage of a lower market rent.
• In a scenario where a tenant is holding over and the market rent has dropped, what action might they take?

  The tenant will want a renewal lease to take advantage of the lower market rent.
• What is a requirement for a tenant to serve a section 26 notice?

  The tenant must have a lease that originally granted a contractual term of more than one year.
• What is the minimum and maximum notice period for a section 26 notice?

  The minimum notice period is six months, and the maximum is twelve months.
• When does the notice for a section 26 notice expire?

  The notice is not to expire on the date of termination, but on the proposed commencement date of the renewal lease.
• How long does a landlord have to serve a counter-notice after receiving a section 26 notice?

  A landlord has two months to serve a counter-notice.
• What must a section 27 notice provide regarding the intended termination date?

  A section 27 notice must give three months of the intended termination date, which must be no earlier than the end of the contractual term.
• If a tenant wants to remain in the premises two months after the end of the contractual term, when should they serve a section 27 notice?

  The tenant should serve a section 27 notice one month before the end of the lease.
• Is it necessary for a tenant to serve notice if they intend to vacate the premises at the end of the contractual term?

  No, a tenant need not serve notice if they intend to vacate at the end of the contractual term.
• What is the purpose of serving a section 27 notice?

  A tenant who wishes to end the lease at any time after the contractual expiry date will need to serve a section 27 notice.
• What are the key points regarding tenant's notices?

  • A tenant need not serve notice if vacating at the end of the term.
  • A tenant wishing to renew may serve a section 26 notice; landlord has two months for counter-notice.
  • A section 26 notice must be served 6-12 months before the renewal lease starts.
  • A tenant wishing to end the lease must serve a section 27 notice.
  • Section 25, 26, and 27 notices are mutually exclusive.