Depending on the length of the tenancy, a landlord must give their tenant a minimum notice to quit period as set out below:
| Length of tenancy | Notice to quit |
|---|---|
| Tenancy not been in existence for more than 12 months | No less than 4 weeks written notice |
| Tenancy has been in existence for more than 12 months but not more than 10 years | No less than 8 weeks written notice |
| Tenancy has been in existence for more than 10 years | No less than 12 weeks written notice |
In order to evict a tenant, a landlord must follow the due process of law. This applies even where a tenant refuses to quit the property after a notice to quit has expired. The landlord must obtain a court order as to forcibly remove the tenant or his possessions could be seen as an illegal eviction.
Further information relating to changes in private tenancy law is available.