60 Day Notice Lease Renewal Template for England and Wales

A 60 Day Notice Lease Renewal is a formal document that opens the lease extension process between a landlord and a tenant. It gives at least 60 days' written notice before the current lease ends, which is roughly two months, so both sides have time to agree new terms or plan their next move. The notice states the property, the parties, the date the current lease ends, the proposed renewal date, and any changes to rent or other conditions.

What is a 60 day notice?

A 60 day notice is a written statement served by one party to the other saying the lease should not simply lapse on its end date. In a renewal context it signals an intention to continue the tenancy and sets out the terms being proposed. The 60 day window is the minimum lead time it gives, counted from the date the notice is served to the date the renewal is meant to take effect. Serving it in good time keeps the tenancy live and avoids a scramble in the final weeks.

When do you need this document?

You need a 60 Day Notice Lease Renewal when a current lease is approaching its end date and you want the tenancy to continue. This applies whether you are a landlord who wants to keep a reliable tenant under updated terms, or a tenant who wants to stay in the property. The notice matters most for business tenancies where trading from the same premises depends on the lease, and for residential tenancies where finding a new home at short notice is difficult. It is common near the end of a fixed term, when the fixed term is ending and neither side wants the arrangement to lapse by default. Use it too when the market has moved since the original lease was signed and the rent or other terms need adjusting.

How do you give 60 days' notice to renew a lease?

To give notice, complete the template with the full names and contact details of the landlord and tenant, the property address, the date the current lease ends, and the renewal date you are proposing. Set out any changes to the monthly or annual rent, the length of the new term, and who pays for maintenance. Serve it by the method the original lease requires, which is often recorded delivery or personal service, and keep proof of the date it was sent. Note the contact details the lease specifies, such as an email address or a registered office, so the notice reaches the right place first time. The notice period is counted from the day after service, so build in extra days if a public holiday falls near your deadline.

What should a 60 day lease renewal notice include?

A complete notice usually covers the following points:

• The names and contact details of the landlord and tenant, including an email address or registered office where notices can be served.
• The property address and a reference to the current lease.
• The date the current lease ends and the proposed renewal date.
• The proposed rent, how and when the money is paid, and any change from the last rent figure.
• The new term length and any change to break rights.
• Responsibility for repairs, maintenance and any works to be done.
• How the parties will resolve any disagreement over the terms.
• The date the notice is signed and served.

You can build and edit this document with GenieAI, then download it ready to send. If you also need related documents, see the lease agreement template for the underlying tenancy, or a notice to quit if the tenancy is ending rather than renewing.

Key legal considerations

The renewal section should state clearly any proposed change to rent, lease length, maintenance duties and other material conditions. Check whether the existing lease has an automatic renewal clause that changes how this works. Make sure the notice period matches both the original lease and the statute that applies, because short notice can invalidate the renewal. It also helps to set out how disputes over the new terms will be handled if the parties do not agree within the 60 days, and to include a rent review mechanism where one is expected. Where a deposit was taken at the start, confirm it is still protected, since that can affect whether a later notice is valid.

Does the notice differ for residential and business tenancies?

Yes. For residential assured shorthold tenancies the Housing Act 1988 sets the notice rules and the way a rent increase is proposed on renewal. For business tenancies the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 gives many tenants a statutory right to renew, with its own section 25 and section 26 notice procedures. A 60 day notice can prompt renewal talks in either case, but the strict statutory forms differ, so the term you are renewing decides which route applies. Even where the fixed term has already run out, serving notice keeps the position clear for both sides rather than leaving the tenancy to roll on by default.