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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.
AI summary
A periodic tenancy has no fixed end date and continues until proper notice is given. Tenants must provide 28 days' written notice to end the agreement.
For landlords, the notice period varies:
- 90 days for reasons like selling the property or major renovations.
- 63 days if the owner or their family intends to move in.
Unlike a periodic tenancy, a fixed-term tenancy has a set end date and automatically rolls over into a periodic one unless otherwise agreed.
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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