Notice Period Calculator
Choose a scenario and the date you'd serve notice to see the earliest it can take effect under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
Earliest effect date
18 October 2026
2 months' notice
Notes
Tenant gives at least 2 months' notice under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
This is a planning guide, not legal advice. Notice periods for landlord grounds vary by ground and can be affected by the protected initial period and court timelines — check the specific ground before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How much notice does a tenant give to end a periodic tenancy?
Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 a tenant gives at least two months' notice to end a periodic tenancy.
Can a landlord end a tenancy in the first year?
Several landlord grounds (such as the landlord moving in or selling) are subject to a protected initial period — typically they cannot be used in the first 12 months of a new tenancy. Check the specific ground's conditions.
Do I always need a court order to evict?
Yes. Section 21 no-fault eviction is abolished. You must serve the correct notice for a listed ground and obtain a court possession order. Self-help eviction is illegal.
This calculator gives general estimates for UK private landlords and letting agents, not legal or tax advice. Figures depend on your circumstances and the rules in your part of the UK — check the detail or take advice before acting.