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Notice to a lodger to leave your home (England)
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For a homeowner or tenant in England who lives in the home and wants a lodger to leave. The notice refers to your lodger agreement, gives the date the agreement ends, asks for the room to be cleared and the keys returned, and says what happens to the deposit. A lodger who shares your kitchen, bathroom or living space is an excluded occupier: the notice is the one your agreement sets, or reasonable notice, and no court order is needed. Hand it over in person and keep a copy. Not for a tenant, whose landlord must use Form 3A, free on GOV.UK.
- Made for use in England
- Last updated October 28, 2026
- Document in English
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When to use this document
- You want the lodger who lives in your home in England to move out.
- Your lodger keeps paying late and ignoring the house rules and you want them gone.
- You are selling your house or a family member is moving in and the lodger must leave.
- You want a written notice to your lodger with a clear date to leave and return the keys.
What you fill in
The details the document asks for.
- Landlord
- Landlord's address
- Town or city
- Landlord's postcode
- Date
- Lodger (full name)
- Date of the lodger agreement
- Date the lodger must leave by
Common questions
- How much notice must I give a lodger who lives with me in England?
- The period your lodger agreement sets. If it sets none, reasonable notice — often at least one rental period, such as a week or a month, by the dates the rent is paid. No form is prescribed, but a written notice proves the date and what you asked; hand it over and keep a copy, or ask the lodger to sign one.
- Do I need a court order to make a lodger leave my home?
- Not if you live there and the lodger shares your kitchen, bathroom or living space: they are an excluded occupier. Once the notice ends you may change the locks while they are out and keep their belongings safe for collection. You must never use or threaten force. If the lodger does not share with you, or you do not live there, different rules apply and this notice is not the right document.
- Is a notice to a lodger the same as a section 8 notice for a tenant?
- No. A notice seeking possession under section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 is for assured tenants: since 1 May 2026 it must be on Form 3A, which GOV.UK publishes free, it must rely on a ground, and only a court can then end the tenancy. This letter is only for a lodger who lives in your own home with you.
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