Notice period

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What it really means

The amount of warning you must give (usually in writing) before ending a tenancy — often one month for tenants on a rolling contract. Landlords must also give notice, with rules set by law. Shelter explains the current rules.

Chinese explanation
终止租约前必须提前（通常书面）通知的时间——按月滚动租约的租客通常需提前一个月。房东也须依法提前通知。现行规则见 Shelter。

Example conversation

A: We’ve found a new place. B: Then we need to give our one month’s notice in writing today.
A：我们找到新住处了。 B：那今天就要书面提交一个月的退租通知。

What you could say back

“I'd like to give notice — should I email or write a letter?”

Related phrases

Break clause Periodic tenancy (rolling contract) Section 21 notice

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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