Notice to Quit

To legally terminate a Short Assured Tenancy in Scotland at the expiry of the tenancy, the landlord must send the tenant three forms: a Notice to Quit, an AT6 form and a Section 33 Notice.

A Notice to Quit is a written document served by a landlord on a tenant or a tenant on a landlord and has the effect of bringing the contractual tenancy agreement to an end on its natural expiry.

The required period of notice for serving a Notice to Quit depends on the length of the current tenancy period. If the tenancy is for more than 4 months, the notice period is a minimum of 40 days. If the tenancy is for 4 months or less, the notice period is one-third of the tenancy period, subject to a minimum of 28 days.

It is recommended that all three forms are sent at the same time by recorded delivery. The notices must be sent at least 2 months before the tenancy is due to end (since the notice period for serving a Section 33 Notice and form AT6 is 2 months). If you don't meet that deadline, the tenant may be legally able to stay on in the house after the agreed date of termination.

This document is available individually or as part of a Property Annual Subscription or Full Annual Subscription - giving you access to wide range of documents, packages and forms for a single annual fee. It is also provided in the Tenancy Package for Scotland.

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This document is £20.68 (Word Document) or £31.02 (Word Template) including VAT.

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