Free Section 21 Notice Template UK 2026

About This Template

This Section 21 notice template uses the prescribed Form 6A required for valid no-fault eviction notices in England. It has been updated to reflect the transitional provisions under the Renters' Rights Act 2026 — Section 21 is being abolished, but remains valid for tenancies that started before the Act's commencement date.

When to Use

• You want to end a periodic or fixed-term AST without giving a reason
• The tenancy started before the Renters' Rights Act commencement date
• You have protected the deposit and served prescribed information
• You have provided a valid Gas Safety Certificate, EPC, and How to Rent guide
• The property is not in a selective licensing area without a licence

What's Included

• Form 6A notice (the only legally valid format)
• Tenant and landlord name/address fields
• Property address and tenancy start date
• Notice expiry date (minimum 2 months from service)
• Guidance notes on valid service methods
• Pre-conditions checklist to confirm before serving

Important Notes

A Section 21 notice is invalid if you haven't protected the deposit, provided the How to Rent booklet, or served a valid EPC and Gas Safety Certificate. Check all pre-conditions before serving. The notice must give at least 2 months and cannot expire before any fixed term ends.

Transitional rules: The Renters' Rights Act abolishes Section 21 for new tenancies. For existing tenancies, check the commencement date — if your tenancy started after that date, you must use a Section 8 ground instead.

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