Notice Periods for Ending Tenancies

There are rules and timeframes that must be followed when ending a tenancy. A tenant, property manager or property owner can all issue a notice ending a tenancy.

If the correct notice and form are not used, the other person may ask for compensation.

When serving notices by post, the sender must allow time for the mail to arrive when working out when a notice period ends.

Tenant gives notice

The tenant gives notice to the property manager/owner using a Notice of intention to leave (Form 13). Minimum notice periods apply.

 

 

 

*Please complete a Notice ending tenancy interest (domestic and family violence) (Form 20) and provide it with the relevant evidence to the property owner/manager.

Without grounds (reasons)

A tenant must give at least 14 days notice, unless the property manager/owner has breached the agreement. The tenancy ends on the end date of the agreement or the end date of the notice period (whichever is longer). Parties can agree to end the tenancy earlier but it must be agreed in writing.

 

 

 

Property manager/owner or manager/provider gives notice

 

The property manager/owner gives notice to the tenant using a Notice to leave (Form 12). Minimum notice periods apply.

 

 

* A Notice to leave (Form 12) can be given for the end of a fixed term agreement up to one day prior to the end of the tenancy, with a minimum notice period of two months. For example, if a fixed term agreement ends on 14 November 2022 and a Notice to leave is given on 13 November 2022, tenants will have until at least 13 January 2023 (minimum two months) to vacate.

 

Disclaimer: This blog post is not to be considered legal advice. If you are seeking specific legal advice we suggest that you consult a legal professional before making any significant decisions in this regard.

Reference: https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/ending-tenancy-notice