Eviction if you have a regulated tenancy

To end your regulated tenancy, your landlord must send you the correct documents and notice.

Otherwise, they may not be able to get an eviction order from the First-Tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber).

Getting a notice to quit

The notice to quit must be in writing. It must tell you:

• what notice period your landlord is giving you
• when the tenancy will end – this is sometimes called the ‘ish date’
• the reason you’re being evicted – this is called an ‘eviction ground'
• if you do not move out, your landlord must apply for an eviction order
• where to get independent advice on your rights

Getting a notice of proceedings

If you have not moved out by the end of the notice period, your landlord can send you a notice of proceedings.

It must be in writing and should tell you which eviction ground is being used.

How much notice you should get

Your landlord must give you either:

• 40 days’ notice, if your fixed term is more than 4 months
• at least 28 days’ notice, if your 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.

If you do not move out

Your landlord will need to apply for an eviction order if you do not move out by the end of the notice period.