Private assured tenancies are rolling tenancies. They do not have a fixed term or an end date.

Most private renters have an assured tenancy.

Your tenancy agreement must say how you or the landlord can end the tenancy.

If you do not have a contract, you must still be given written information that explains how the tenancy can end.

Your rights are law, even if they are not in your contract. But the information from your landlord should tell you what the law says.

How you can end your tenancy

Check your tenancy agreement or written information from your landlord.

This should tell you the minimum notice you have to give.

If it does not, you have to give 2 months' notice. Your notice must end on the first or last day of a rent period.

Shorter notice periods

Your agreement might say you have a shorter notice period. For example, 4 weeks.

You can also ask your landlord about ending the tenancy earlier without giving formal notice.

If they agree, get their agreement in writing.

More on how to end your tenancy.

How your landlord can end your tenancy

Your tenancy agreement or written information should explain that your landlord can only end your tenancy if they:

• give you a section 8 notice

• get an eviction order from a court

It should also explain that you can only be evicted with a 'possession ground'. A ground is a legal reason for eviction.

How much notice you get depends on the ground the landlord uses.

More on:

• possession grounds and notice periods

• eviction from a student tenancy

What if your agreement has a break clause?

Your tenancy agreement might mention a 'break clause'. These were often included in fixed term contracts before the Renters' Rights Act.

From 1 May 2026, your landlord cannot end your tenancy with a break clause. They must use a section 8 notice.

If your landlord sends you another type of notice, you can tell them the law has changed.