At the conclusion of the initial six-month period, a periodic assured shorthold tenancy will arise. This in essence means that that there is no assured period of tenancy and that you can give two months notice at any stage thereafter on the contractual date. The Tenant can give one months notice.

If the Landlord does not wish for the Tenancy to extend beyond the initial six month period, two months notice will still have to be served prior to the four month date.  Obviously the more notice that can be given to the Tenant the easier it will be for the Tenant to find alternative accommodation.

If both the Landlord and the Tenant wish the Tenancy to run for a set period of eight months, two months notice can be served at the six-month date.  The Tenant must always be given at least two months notice from the contractual date.

Tenants only have to give one months notice to vacate the property subject to the initial six month tenancy. A new Tenant will be sought immediately should the Landlord wish to re-let the property for a further minimum period of six months.

If the Tenant’s rent becomes in arrears, or the Tenant is in breach of the Tenancy Agreement Tattersalls will serve the appropriate notices on your behalf.

If at the end of the Notice to Quit the Tenant refuses to leave, an eviction order must be served by the courts.