Tenancy notice period extension

[Jules-and-Boo]

I have a tenant whose tenancy expired at the beginning of lockdown and I just want to understand the new rules on notice period.

Does the six month notice period apply to tenancies which are periodic, having naturally been extended with no new contract signed?

At this rate, I won't be able to evict him for months.

[KidKruger]

My understanding is that if a tenancy agreement is not renewed/signed but the tenant stays in situ (with both tenant/landlord agreeing same, perhaps verbally) then the conditions of the most recent signed agreement stand - and I would expect any prevailing Govt additional rules (ie. related to Covid) would just be applicable on top of that.

[Jules-and-Boo]

Thanks KK, I think so too, but I just want clarity - the govt page says all Shorthold Tenancy Agreements, but I'm just not sure if expired/ periodic ones have same rules.

[KidKruger]

I?m not sure what you mean by periodic (time-bounded ?).

If there?s no updated tenancy contract then latest contract stands.

Best plan for a long haul and then bring things forward if the tenancy ends sooner.