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Periodic tenancy meaning: Fixed term vs. periodic compared
What’s the difference between a fixed term and a periodic tenancy? Let’s take a closer look.
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Understanding your tenancy agreement is crucial for both landlords and tenants. A periodic tenancy has no set end date and continues until one party gives notice.
Tenants must provide 28 days' written notice. For landlords, the notice period varies depending on the reason:
- 63 days if the owner or their family is moving in.
- 90 days for selling the property or major renovations.
A fixed-term tenancy has a specific end date and automatically becomes periodic unless a new agreement is made.
Meaning of ‘periodic tenancy’
Giving notice to end a periodic tenancy
Tenants
Landlords
Make sure you know how your tenancy agreement works before you move in or sign.
Landlords can also apply to the tenancy tribunal to end a periodic tenancy if
The difference between fixed term and periodic tenancy
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