How much notice does a tenant need to give in Northern Ireland?

A tenant may end the tenancy by giving the landlord at least four weeks' written notice to quit (12 weeks if the tenancy has lasted more than ten years).

What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Tenancy Agreement?

The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Tenancy Agreement for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

Northern Ireland · Standard edition

Northern Ireland Tenancy Agreement Template

Create a Northern Ireland tenancy agreement online. The Standard agreement creates a private tenancy under the Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 and covers rent, rent increases, the deposit and its protection, repairs, landlord access, pets, ending the tenancy, and the landlord's legal duties in Northern Ireland.

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Northern Ireland rules built into this template

Tenancy type: a private tenancy, either for a fixed term or periodic, under the Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
Tenant notice: The tenant may end the tenancy by giving the landlord at least four weeks' written notice to quit (12 weeks if the tenancy has lasted more than ten years).
Ending by the landlord: The landlord may end the tenancy by giving a written notice to quit of at least four weeks if the tenancy has lasted up to 12 months, eight weeks if it has lasted more than 12 months and up to ten years, and 12 weeks if it has lasted more than ten years, and, if the tenant does not leave, obtaining a court order. Unlawful eviction and harassment are criminal offences.
Deposit: The landlord shall protect the deposit in an approved tenancy deposit scheme within 28 days of receiving it and give the tenant the required information within 35 days. The deposit may not exceed one month's rent.
Rent increases: The landlord may not increase the rent within 12 months of the start of the tenancy or of the last increase, and must give the tenant at least three months' written notice of any increase.

What the Tenancy Agreement includes

Premises
Term
Rent
Rent Increases
Deposit
Bills and Council Tax
Use of the Premises
Pets and Smoking
Repairs and Maintenance
Landlord's Access
Alterations
Subletting and Lodgers
Insurance
Ending the Tenancy
Landlord's Legal Duties
Notices
Statutory Rights
General

Frequently asked questions

What type of tenancy agreement is used in Northern Ireland?: Private landlords in Northern Ireland use a private tenancy under the Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. The DraftMyDocu Northern Ireland tenancy agreement uses that framework automatically when you select Northern Ireland.
How much notice does a tenant need to give in Northern Ireland?: A tenant may end the tenancy by giving the landlord at least four weeks' written notice to quit (12 weeks if the tenancy has lasted more than ten years).
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Tenancy Agreement?: The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Tenancy Agreement for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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