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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.

Ben Tutty
Last updated: 2 May 2024 | 3 min read
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A periodic tenancy has no end date and continues until one party gives written notice. Tenants must provide 28 days' notice, while landlords must give either 63 or 90 days' notice, depending on the reason.

In contrast, a fixed-term tenancy has a specific end date. It automatically becomes a periodic tenancy at the end of the term unless both parties agree otherwise. Understanding these differences is crucial for both landlords and tenants when ending a tenancy agreement.

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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