1 Landlords should insert a calendar date here. The date should allow sufficient time to ensure that the notice is properly served on the tenant(s). This will depend on the method of service being used and landlords should check whether the tenancy agreement makes specific provision about service. Where landlords are seeking an order for possession on a periodic tenancy under section 21(4) of the Housing Act 1988, the notice period should also not be shorter than the period of the tenancy (up to a maximum of six months), e.g. where there is a periodic tenancy which is six-monthly or annual you must be given at least six months’ notice. TO: Name(s) of tenant(s) (Block Capitals) You are required to leave the below address after [ ]'. If you do not leave, your landlord may apply to the court for an order under Section 21(1) or (4) of the Housing Act 1988 requiring you to give up possession. Address of premises This notice is valid for eight months only from the date of issue unless you have a periodic tenancy under which more than four months’ notice is required in which case this notice is valid for four months only from the date specified in section 2 above. Name and address of landlord To be signed and dated by the landlord or their agent (someone acting for them). If there are joint landlords each landlord or the agent should sign unless one signs on behalf of the rest with their agreement. Please specify whether: [[]landlord [I] joint landlords [J landlord’s agent Name(s) (Block Capitals) 6