Notice to Leave (with grounds)
A Notice to Leave is the first procedural step to recovering possession of a Private Residential Tenancy in Scotland. It must cite at least one of the 18 statutory grounds in Schedule 3 of the 2016 Act, give the correct notice period (28 days if the tenancy is under 6 months or if the ground is tenant-default, 84 days otherwise), and be served using a method that proves receipt. This pack gives you the correct form pre-populated against your chosen ground, plus the evidence grid the First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) will expect if you have to apply for an eviction order.
What's inside
- Pre-populated Notice to Leave for all 18 Schedule 3 grounds
- Notice-period lookup (28 or 84 days) keyed to ground and tenancy length
- Evidence grid per ground (rent arrears, landlord-sale, own-use, breach, anti-social)
- Service-of-notice guide with recorded-delivery and Royal Mail Signed For options
- Date-of-service calculator (day 1 rules)
- Tribunal pre-application checklist
- Re-notice template if dates slip
Scottish landlords seeking possession of a PRT on one of the 18 Schedule 3 grounds. Ideal where you need to recover the property to sell, to move back in, or because the tenant is in arrears or breach.
Scotland's legacy Short Assured or Assured tenancies (pre-December 2017) · social housing · common-law tenancies such as holiday lets.
Questions about this template
Is this template legally binding?+
The template produces a document that, once completed and signed by the parties, has the same legal effect as any written agreement. LetSafe UK provides self-help templates, not legal advice — for advice on your specific circumstances, consult a regulated solicitor.
Who can I serve this notice on?+
This Notice to Leave (with grounds) is designed for service by a private landlord in scotland. Serve personally, by first-class post, or by the method permitted in the tenancy agreement. Keep a dated copy and proof of service.
What format is the download?+
You receive an editable Microsoft Word (DOCX) file and a typeset PDF immediately after payment. You can fill the DOCX in Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice.
Can I use this template again for another property?+
Yes — the template is licensed for unlimited use by a single private landlord across your own portfolio. It is not licensed for resale or for use by letting agents acting for third parties.
What if the regulation changes?+
Free updates are included for 12 months from purchase. We maintain a regulation-currency register and re-issue the template when the underlying law moves.
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