By Rhiannon Llewellyn |
Created on 10th September 2021
What’s Changing?
The UK Government has now confirmed that notice periods will return to pre-COVID lengths in England from 1 October 2021.
Following the pandemic and the introducing of the Coronavirus Act 2020, the UK Government increased all notices to six months for most grounds (including Section 21 notices), with exemptions for certain serious cases.
What is the Current Notice Period?
Since 1 June 2021 until 30 September 2021 notice periods must be at least four months in most circumstances apart from exemptions for the most serious cases. Notice periods for cases where there are less than four months of unpaid rent, reduced to two months’ notice from 1 August.
Landlords must use Form 6A if the tenancy was started or renewed after 30 September 2015.
When is the Change Happening?
From 1 October 2021, notice periods will return to their pre-COVID lengths.
Moving forward, the UK Government intend to retain the power to implement any similar measures again in the future should the public health situation worsen. To this end, legislation has been tabled that retains the ability for the UK Government to reapply longer notice periods until 25 March 2022 as a backstop.
Do I need to do anything else?
Additionally, the UK Government will update the landlord, tenant and local authority renting guidance and court guidance ahead of 1 October 2021 to reflect that notice periods will be reverting to their pre-COVID lengths.
They will also update the prescribed forms to reflect the return to pre-COVID lengths. It is essential that you use the most up to date guidance on the HMRC website.
If you are either inexperienced in renting out properties, or if you simply do not have the time or inclination to learn all of the processes involved it is recommeded you use an experienced Letting Agent or take legal advice when issuing Notice documents.
An agent will also be able to offer you invaluable advice and experience, meaning you are less likely to incur costly mistakes along the way.
We are the local property experts in Cornwall. If you need any type of property advice, contact us on 01326 331812 or email hello@llcoproperty.com, and we’ll be delighted to help.
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Rhiannon Llewellyn
Rhiannon Llewellyn is the co-owner and founder of Lang Llewellyn, a Cornwall-based estate agency dedicated to expert sales, lettings and property management. Holding a Level 4 qualification in Residential Property Management, Rhiannon combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to outstanding service. She takes pride in helping landlords and tenants navigate the local property market with confidence, offering a professional yet personal approach to every client relationship.
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