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Rolling Tenancy Agreement UK

A rolling tenancy (periodic tenancy) continues month-to-month without a fixed end date. Learn how they work and set up compliant terms in minutes.

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What is a Rolling Tenancy?

A rolling tenancy (also called a periodic tenancy) is one that runs continuously from one rental period to the next, without a fixed end date. In the UK, most rolling tenancies are:

  • Monthly periodic: Continuing month-to-month
  • Weekly periodic: Continuing week-to-week

How Does a Tenancy Become Rolling?

A tenancy typically becomes periodic in one of two ways:

  1. Statutory periodic: When a fixed-term AST expires and the tenant stays on without signing a new agreement, it automatically becomes a statutory periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
  2. Contractual periodic: The original tenancy agreement was set up as periodic from the start (no fixed term).

Rolling Tenancy vs Fixed Term

AspectFixed TermRolling/Periodic
DurationSet end date (e.g., 12 months)No end date, continues indefinitely
Landlord can endAt end of fixed term (with Section 21)Any time (with proper notice)
Tenant can endUsually cannot end earlyWith one rental period notice
Rent increasesOnly if agreement allowsSection 13 notice or agreement

Ending a Rolling Tenancy

As a Landlord (Section 21)

To end a rolling tenancy using Section 21:

  • Give at least 2 months' notice using Form 6A
  • The notice must expire on the last day of a tenancy period
  • Ensure all compliance requirements are met (deposit, EPC, gas cert, How to Rent)

Tenant-Initiated Ending

Tenants can usually end a periodic tenancy by giving notice equal to one rental period (one month for monthly tenancies), ending on the last day of a period.

Advantages and Disadvantages

For Landlords

Advantages:

  • Flexibility to end the tenancy with proper notice
  • No need to renew paperwork each year
  • Can increase rent using Section 13

Disadvantages:

  • Less certainty - tenant can leave with short notice
  • May have void periods if tenant leaves unexpectedly

For Tenants

Advantages:

  • Flexibility to move with reasonable notice
  • No locked-in period

Disadvantages:

  • Landlord can serve notice at any time
  • Less security than a fixed term

Rolling Tenancy FAQ

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A rolling tenancy (also called periodic tenancy) continues on a repeating basis (usually monthly) with no fixed end date. It typically arises automatically when a fixed-term tenancy ends and the tenant stays.
Serve a Section 21 notice giving at least 2 months notice, or a Section 8 notice if there are grounds. The Section 21 notice must expire on the last day of a rental period.
Tenants must give at least one month notice, ending on the last day of a rental period. For example, if rent is due on the 1st, notice given on 15 January would end the tenancy on 28 February.
No. The original tenancy agreement continues to apply with the same terms. The only change is that it now rolls periodically instead of being fixed term.
Yes, but you must follow the correct procedure. Use a Section 13 notice giving at least one month notice (or one rental period if longer). The tenant can refer the increase to a tribunal if they dispute it.
A statutory periodic tenancy arises automatically by law when a fixed term ends. A contractual periodic tenancy is created by a clause in the original agreement. Both function similarly as rolling tenancies.

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