Giving a tenant notice to end a regulated tenancy
To end a regulated tenancy, you must send your tenant the correct documents and notice.
Otherwise, you may not be able to get an eviction order from the First-Tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber).
Sending a notice to quit
The notice to quit must be in writing. It must tell your tenant:
- the notice period you’re giving them
- when the tenancy will end – this is sometimes called the ‘ish date’
- the reason you’re ending the tenancy – this is called an ‘eviction ground’
- that you must apply for an eviction order if they do not move out at the end of the notice period
- where they can get independent advice on their rights
Sending a notice of proceedings
You only need to send your tenant a notice of proceedings if they have not moved out by the end of their notice period.
It must be in writing and should tell your tenant which eviction ground is being used.
How much notice you should give
You must give the tenant either:
- 40 days’ notice, if their fixed term is more than 4 months
- at least 28 days’ notice, if their fixed term is less than 4 months
Eviction grounds
You can check the regulated tenancy eviction grounds in Schedule 2 of the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984 on legislation.gov.uk.