It depends on who gives notice to end the tenancy.

If you or another joint tenant give a valid notice to quit, it ends the tenancy for all of you.

You have to move out when the notice ends unless you sign a new agreement.

Your landlord does not need to go to court to make you leave.

If your landlord gives you an eviction notice

You do not have to leave when the notice ends.

Your landlord can apply to court for an eviction order if you do not leave.

You have a right to stay while your landlord applies for an eviction order.

Table: Court action deadlines

The Renters' Rights Act gives deadlines for your landlord to start court action.

Should you move out when the notice ends?

A court cannot stop your eviction if a section 21 or ground 4A notice is valid.

Valid means the notice is correct. For example, your landlord:

• uses the right form

• gives you enough notice

A court can sometimes stop an eviction for rent arrears or other reasons.

If you get letters from the court

This means your landlord has applied for a court order to make you leave.

Find out about:

• section 21 notices and eviction

• section 8 notices and eviction

If you decide to leave before a court order

You might decide to leave if you find somewhere else to live.

This avoids the stress and costs of being evicted through court.

If you are evicted by bailiffs it could cost you several hundred pounds.

Make sure you:

• have somewhere to move to

• return the keys to your landlord or agent

• tell the court that the tenancy has ended