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

A 60 Day Notice to Terminate Tenancy is a written notice that landlords in England and Wales use to end a tenancy while giving tenants adequate warning. It is official written communication under the Housing Act 1988 and its amendments, so both parties understand the termination timeline and their obligations under the tenancy contract. Landlords, letting agents and private renters all use this lease termination letter to record exactly when and how notice was given, whether the home is a house, a flat or an apartment.

What is a 60 day notice to terminate a tenancy?

It gives a tenant 60 days' warning that the tenancy will end on a stated date. Assured shorthold tenancies and the Section 21 route, with its Form 6A, were abolished on 1 May 2026. A landlord now serves a Section 8 notice on the current prescribed form. The 60-day term suits monthly periodic tenancies, where the notice period tends to match the rent month and the rent payment frequency. A clear notice names the landlord's name, address and contact phone number, the tenant's name, the rental property address (the premises), the tenancy start date and the precise date the tenancy ends. Naming a phone number gives the tenant a direct point of contact once they have read the notice.

When do you need this document?

You need this notice when you want to end a periodic tenancy, or when you are approaching the date the lease expires on a fixed-term tenancy you do not wish to renew. You will also want it if you are a letting agent acting for a landlord, or managing several rental properties and standardising your termination process. It is commonly used when the landlord needs to regain possession of the premises for legitimate reasons, such as selling the property, moving back in, carrying out major work, or after a rent increase the tenant will not accept. 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 premises, but you should be able to prove service if it is challenged. The tenancy agreement sets out whether service by email is allowed, so check that clause before relying on it. Serving by recorded mail gives you a dated record of delivery and confirms when the tenant received the notice. Section 21 no longer exists. Grounds 1 and 1A cannot be used during the first 12 months of the tenancy, and the current prescribed form must be used. Work out the notice period so it expires on the correct day of the tenancy period rather than simply counting 60 days from service, giving the tenant enough time to plan their move.

How much notice must the written notice provide the tenant?

A landlord's possession notice must give the tenant at least two months' notice, and many choose a full 60 days or longer to keep the timeline clear for a monthly periodic tenancy. The notice must give the tenant a fixed end date, and that date has to fall at the end of a tenancy period. The amount of notice can depend on the type of tenancy and the ground relied on. Providing more than the statutory minimum never invalidates the notice, while providing too few days of notice does.

How much notice does a tenant give a landlord?

A tenant's notice often depends on the tenancy agreement and whether the tenancy is fixed-term or periodic. For a periodic tenancy the notice usually runs to at least a full rent period, so a tenant paying monthly typically gives a clear month, while a weekly tenant gives at least a week. Many renters still send a longer 60 day notice to a landlord to leave extra room to arrange a new home and settle the last month's rent and any outstanding payments. Check the tenancy agreement, since its own policy on notice and the method of delivery can vary from the statutory baseline.

Worked example

Say a monthly tenancy began on the 5th of the month and rent is paid on the 5th. A tenant giving notice on 1 March would set a date at the end of a rent period at least two months later, for example 4 June, which satisfies the minimum notice. The notice names both parties, gives the property address, states the tenancy start date, states the exact date possession is required, and notes the last date rent is due. 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 8 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 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 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 conditions 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. A current gas safety certificate, an Energy Performance Certificate and the government's 'How to Rent' guide are still duties owed to the tenant, though since Section 21 was abolished they no longer act as preconditions to serving a possession notice. The notice should clearly state that possession is required and specify the end date, leaving no room for a dispute over timing. Privacy obligations around the tenant's personal details still apply, so store the notice and any service records securely.

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 ongoing too, so if you are serving notice during the first year a new rule takes effect, or in 2026, it is worth confirming which rules are in force on the date you serve. Serving a valid notice does not by itself hand you the premises. If a landlord wants to sell or buy back the use of the property, serving correct notice is the first step, and 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.