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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 one party gives written notice. Tenants must provide 28 days' notice to end the tenancy.
For landlords, the notice period depends on the reason:
- 90 days' notice is required for selling the property, demolition, or extensive renovations.
- 63 days' notice is needed if the owner or their family intends to move in.
A fixed-term tenancy has a set end date and automatically becomes periodic upon expiry unless otherwise agreed.
Meaning of ‘periodic tenancy’
Giving notice to end a periodic tenancy
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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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