Can my landlord end the tenancy so they can sell the house?

The notice depends on the reason and the type of tenancy, and the rules have been amended in recent years, so check the current position on the Tenancy Services website. Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, landlords can end a periodic tenancy on specified grounds by giving the required notice, such as when the property is being sold with vacant possession, or the landlord or a family member needs to live there, and these grounds usually require a longer notice period than the tenant's own notice. Where the landlord uses an incorrect notice, or fails to satisfy the grounds, the notice may be invalid. Fixed-term tenancies generally continue until the end of the term unless both agree or the Tribunal orders otherwise. Ask for the notice in writing, check the dates and reasons and get advice from Tenancy Services or a community law centre.