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Tenant notice period calculator

From 1 May 2026, a tenant in England can end their tenancy with at least two months’ notice in writing, even if the agreement says one month. A shorter notice works only if the landlord agrees in writing. On a joint tenancy, one tenant’s notice ends it for everyone.

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Enter the date the notice is received.

What the law says

A tenant’s notice to quit must give at least two months, and a landlord can agree to a shorter period only in writing. On a joint tenancy that agreement must be made with every tenant (Protection from Eviction Act 1977, section 5, as amended by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025). Ending on the last day of a rental period follows the long-standing rule and the government’s Information Sheet; the calculator picks a date that is safe either way.

Worked examples

Notice receivedRent dueEarliest last day
Monday 9 November 20261st of each monthSunday 31 January 2027
Monday 9 November 20269th of each monthSaturday 9 January 2027
Wednesday 4 November 2026Every MondayMonday 4 January 2027

For letting agents and landlords

A tenant can now leave on two months’ notice at any time, so a void can arrive with eight weeks’ warning. Record the notice the day it arrives, check the end date, and start the next let. See a tenant’s notice to quit in Abide.Rent, a tenant leaving: notice, move-out and the deposit and setting up the next tenancy. The deposit side is covered by the deposit protection deadline calculator.

Questions tenants ask

My tenancy agreement says one month’s notice. Which applies?

From 1 May 2026 a tenant in England gives at least two months’ notice, in writing. A shorter period works only if the landlord agrees to it in writing.

Can I leave before the end of a fixed term?

Most private tenancies in England became periodic on 1 May 2026, so there is no fixed term to wait out. Give two months’ notice. If the landlord agrees in writing, you can leave sooner.

What if only one joint tenant wants to leave?

One joint tenant’s notice ends the tenancy for all of them. Those who want to stay need to agree a new tenancy with the landlord.

Can notice be given by email?

Notice must be in writing. Whether email counts depends on what the tenancy says about notices, so keep a copy and ask the landlord or agent to confirm they received it.

Not legal advice. England only. These tools apply the rules as we read them on 12 October 2026. Check the current guidance on gov.uk, and take advice from a housing solicitor on a specific case.

Abide.Rent keeps this record for you: when your landlord or agent uses it, your notices and safety records sit in a free tenant login.