Notice Period Calculator

Calculate deadlines for eviction and rent increase notices

Enter your notice type and dates to calculate when notice expires, when court proceedings can begin, or when rent increases take effect. Covers Section 8, Section 21, Section 13, and tenant notices.

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Section 8 Notice Period

Calculate when court proceedings can begin after serving Section 8 notice.

Section 21 Notice Period

Calculate when possession can be sought after serving Section 21 notice.

Note: Section 21 will be abolished when the Renters' Rights Act comes into force (expected 2025/2026). After that date, use Section 8 with the new grounds.

Section 13 Rent Increase Notice

Calculate when a rent increase takes effect after serving Section 13 notice.

Tenant Notice Period

Calculate when a tenant's notice to leave expires.

The periodic tenancy ends on the day before rent is due

Notice Period Reference

Section 8 Notice Periods

Ground(s) Notice Period
1, 2, 5, 9, 162 months
3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 14A, 15, 172 weeks
7A2 weeks (or immediate if already convicted)
1A, 6 (post-RRA)4 months

Section 21 Notice Periods

  • Periodic: Minimum 2 months, ending on last day of a rental period
  • Fixed term: At least 2 months, cannot expire before fixed term ends

Section 13 Notice Periods

Rent Frequency Notice Period
Weekly1 month
Fortnightly1 month
Monthly1 month
Quarterly3 months
Yearly6 months

Tenant Notice to Landlord

  • Periodic: Minimum one rental period (e.g., 1 month for monthly)
  • Must end on: The day before rent is due (last day of period)
  • Fixed term: Only if break clause allows, or at natural end