Notice of intention to leave (Form 13)
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A tenancy agreement is a legally binding contract that can only be ended in certain ways. Notice to end a tenancy must be in writing.
A tenant gives the Notice of intention to leave to the property manager/owner when they want to vacate the property by a certain date.
The tenant should use this form:
If the tenant is giving this notice because of an unremedied breach by the property manager/owner it does not guarantee they can end the fixed term agreement early without having to pay compensation.
The tenant can also apply for dispute resolution assistance for non-urgent matters or apply directly to QCAT for urgent matters before giving a Notice of intention to leave.
Minimum timeframes
Grounds (reasons)
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General tenancy
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Moveable dwelling
Long term
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Moveable dwelling
Short term
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Unremedied breach
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7 days
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2 days
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n/a
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Non-compliance with tribunal order
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7 days
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7 days
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1 day
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Non-liveability
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The day it is given
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The day it is given
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The day it is given
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Compulsory acquisition
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2 weeks
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2 weeks
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1 day
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Intention to sell *
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2 weeks
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2 weeks
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1 day
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* Subject to criteria
Without ground
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General tenancy
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Moveable dwelling
Long term
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Moveable dwelling
Short term
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Periodic agreement
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2 weeks
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2 weeks
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1 day
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Fixed term agreement
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14 days
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14 days
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1 day
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