Tenancy termination notice template (Uganda)
In brief
A precedent notice to terminate a tenancy, giving the statutory notice period.
When to use this
When ending a residential or business tenancy for expiry, breach or rent default.
When a bespoke document is needed instead: For court-ordered evictions, which follow the Practice Directions’ 90–120 day notice regime.
The template
A precedent only. Replace every [PLACEHOLDER] with your own details; it contains no real party data. Have it reviewed before use.
Heading
NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY
(Under the Landlord and Tenant Act, Cap. 238)
To the tenant
TO: [TENANT FULL NAME], the tenant of the premises at [ADDRESS] (“the Premises”).
1. Termination
1.1 TAKE NOTICE that the tenancy of the Premises is terminated with effect from [DATE], being not less than [7 / 30 / 60] days from the date of this notice as required by section 38 of the Landlord and Tenant Act.
2. Ground
2.1 The ground for termination is [expiry of the term / rent arrears of UGX [AMOUNT] for the period [PERIOD] / breach of clause [NUMBER] of the tenancy agreement].
2.2 (Where rent arrears) You may avoid termination by paying the arrears of UGX [AMOUNT] within the notice period.
3. Requirement to give up possession
3.1 You are required to pay all rent and outgoings due and to give up vacant possession of the Premises on or before [DATE], leaving them in good repair.
4. Consequences of non-compliance
4.1 If you do not give up possession, the Landlord may apply to court for possession; an eviction otherwise than in accordance with the Act entitles the tenant to relief, so possession will be recovered lawfully.
5. Execution
5.1 Dated [DATE]. Landlord / duly authorised Agent: ____________
5.2 Served on the tenant on [DATE] by [hand / registered post], proof of which is retained.
Drafting notes
- Correct period
- Use the correct residential period: 7 days (weekly), 30 days (monthly), 60 days (yearly); a shorter period is void.
- State the ground
- State the ground clearly; for rent default, give the amount and the period and offer the chance to pay.
- Service & proof
- Serve the notice on the tenant and keep dated proof of service — the period runs from valid service.
- Lawful recovery
- If the tenant stays, recover possession lawfully (court / with the LC1 official) — unlawful eviction is costly under s.45.
Execution requirements
- The landlord (or authorised agent) signs and serves the notice on the tenant.
- Give not less than the statutory period; a shorter contractual period is void.
- If the tenant does not vacate, re-enter only in the presence of the area local council official, or sue for possession — unlawful eviction is costly.
- Keep dated proof of service.
Governing law & citations
Governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act, Cap. 238 (2023 Revision), ss.34, 38, 43, 45.
- Landlord and Tenant Act, Cap. 238 (2023 Revision) — ss.34, 38, 43, 45.