Termination of Tenancy Agreement notice period has increased

Tenants and Landlords should be aware that as of the 6th July 2022 the notice periods a Landlord must provide to a Tenant on terminating their tenancy has increased.

The following is now the required notice periods:

1. If the tenant has been residing at the property for less than six months – 90 days
2. If the tenant has been residing at the property more than six months but less than one year – 152 days
3. If the tenant has been residing at the property not less than one year but less than seven yeas – 180 days
4. If the tenant has been residing at the property not less than seven years but less than eight years – 196 days
5. If the tenant has been residing at the property not less than eight years – 224 days

Landlords and Tenants should both be aware that these do not apply when the Tenant has been served with a Notice of Termination for breach of Tenant’s obligations or for rent arrears.

Lastly, both parties should be aware that there is a new requirement that a Landlord must also send a copy of all Notice of Terminations to the Residential Tenants Board at the same time that they are serving a Notice of Termination on their Tenants.

The aforementioned time periods do not start until the Tenant and RTB have been served with a valid Notice of Termination.

It is imperative that all parties know their rights and responsibilities under the new legislation.

Should any clients wish for further clarification please do not hesitate to contact our offices.