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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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A periodic tenancy has no end date and continues until notice is given, unlike a fixed-term tenancy which has a set end date. A fixed-term agreement automatically becomes periodic upon expiry unless otherwise agreed.
To end a periodic tenancy, tenants must give 28 days' notice. Landlord notice periods vary by reason:
- 90 days for selling the property or major renovations.
- 63 days if the owner or their family will be moving in.
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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