60 Day Notice Of Termination Of Tenancy Template for England and Wales

A 60 Day Notice to Terminate Tenancy is a formal legal document that landlords in England and Wales use to end tenancy agreements while giving tenants adequate notice. It serves as official written communication under the Housing Act 1988 and its amendments, so both parties understand the termination timeline and their respective obligations. Landlords, letting agents and private tenants all use this notice to record exactly when and how notice was given.

What is a 60 day notice to terminate a tenancy?

It's a written notice that gives a tenant 60 days' warning that the tenancy will end on a stated date. For an assured shorthold tenancy this is usually served as a Section 21 notice on the prescribed Form 6A. The 60-day term suits monthly periodic tenancies, where the notice period tends to match the rental payment frequency. A clear notice sets out the landlord's name and address, the tenant's name, the property address, the tenancy start date and the precise date the tenancy ends.

When do you need this document?

You need this notice when you want to end a periodic tenancy, or when you're approaching the end of a fixed-term tenancy you don't wish to renew. You'll also want it if you're a letting agent acting for a landlord, or managing several properties and standardising your termination process. It's commonly used when the landlord needs to regain possession of the home for legitimate reasons, such as selling the property, moving back in, or carrying out major work. Keeping a signed copy and proof of service gives you a record if the date is ever questioned.

How do you give notice correctly?

Serve the notice in writing and keep evidence of when it was given. You can hand it to the tenant in person, send it by post, or leave it at the property, but you should be able to prove service if it is challenged. Under the Deregulation Act 2015 you cannot serve a Section 21 notice within the first four months of the tenancy, and you must use the current prescribed form. The notice period should be calculated so it expires on the correct day of the tenancy period rather than simply counting 60 days from service.

Worked example

Say a monthly tenancy began on the 5th of the month and rent is paid on the 5th. A landlord who serves a valid Section 21 notice on 1 March would set a termination date that falls at the end of a tenancy period at least two months later, for example 4 June, giving the tenant more than the minimum notice. The notice names both parties, gives the property address, states the tenancy start date, and states the exact date possession is required. That level of detail leaves no ambiguity for either side.

How to check a notice is valid

Before serving, run through the conditions that make a Section 21 notice valid. A notice can be struck down on a technicality, so the check matters as much as the content itself.

• The current prescribed Form 6A is used and every field is completed accurately.
• The four-month restriction under the Deregulation Act 2015 has passed and the notice is served within the six-month window before it must be relied on.
• The deposit is protected in an approved scheme and the prescribed information has been given to the tenant.
• A current gas safety certificate, a valid Energy Performance Certificate and the latest government 'How to Rent' guide have all been provided.
• The termination date falls at the end of a tenancy period and gives at least the statutory minimum notice.

Key legal considerations

The notice must meet strict requirements to be valid and enforceable. You must have met deposit protection obligations, including giving the tenant the prescribed information, since failure here can invalidate the notice. For a Section 21 notice you'll generally need to have provided a current gas safety certificate, an Energy Performance Certificate and the government's 'How to Rent' guide before serving. The notice should clearly state that possession is required and specify the end date, leaving no room for a dispute over timing.

Legal requirements in England and Wales

Termination notices in England and Wales must comply with the Housing Act 1988 and the Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) Regulations 2015. The rules differ in Scotland and Northern Ireland, so this template is drafted for England & Wales. The Housing and Planning Act 2016 added further landlord obligations, including minimum energy efficiency standards. Reform is on the horizon too, so if you're serving notice in 2026 it's worth confirming which rules are in force on the date you serve. Serving a valid notice does not by itself hand you the property. If the tenant does not leave by the stated date, the next step follows the proper statutory route. GenieAI drafts and reviews the notice against these requirements so you can serve it with confidence.