General tenancies
The property manager/owner gives notice to the tenant using a Notice to leave (Form 12). Minimum notice periods apply.
COVID-19 arrangements update for residential tenancies
Notices issued using previous additional approved grounds reasons on or before 29 September 2020 remain effective.
| With grounds (reasons) |
Minimum notice period |
|---|
| Unremedied breach – rent arrears |
7 days |
| Unremedied breach – general |
14 days |
| Non-compliance with tribunal order |
7 days |
| Non-liveability |
The day it is given |
| Compulsory acquisition |
2 months |
| Sale contract (periodic agreement) |
4 weeks |
| Employment termination |
1 month |
| Ending of accommodation assistance |
1 month |
| Ending of housing assistance |
1 month |
| Serious breach (social housing) |
7 days |
| Mortgagee in possession |
2 months |
| Death of a sole tenant (parties can agree on an earlier date) |
2 weeks |
| A fixed term agreement is due to expire |
2 months |
Without grounds
A tenant must be given at least 2 months' notice, unless they have breached the agreement. However, the tenancy only ends on the end date of the agreement or the end date of the notice period (whichever is later).
COVID-19 arrangements update for residential tenancies
Notice to leave without grounds issued to (COVID-19 impacted tenants) prior to 29 September 2020 are null and void and must be re-issued after 29 September 2020.
Notice to leave without grounds issued to non-COVID-19 impacted tenants prior to 29 September 2020 remain in effect.
To determine who is considered COVID-19 impacted, please refer to page 5 of the updated Residential Tenancies Practice Guide. See the ‘with grounds’ table above for approved reasons to end a tenancy.
| Type of tenancy agreement |
Minimum notice period |
|---|
| Periodic agreement |
2 months |
| Fixed term agreement |
2 months |
Caravan park (moveable dwelling) tenancies
The caravan park manager gives notice to the tenant using a Notice to leave. Minimum notice periods apply.
COVID-19 arrangements update for residential tenancies
Notices issued using previous additional approved grounds reasons on or before 29 September 2020 remain effective.
| With grounds (reasons) |
Minimum notice period |
|---|
| Long term tenancy |
Short term tenancy |
|---|
| Unremedied breach – rent arrears |
2 days |
n/a |
| Unremedied breach – general |
2 days |
n/a |
| Non-compliance with tribunal order |
7 days |
2 days |
| Non-compliance (moveable dwelling location) |
2 days |
2 days |
| Non-liveability |
The day it is given |
The day it is given |
| Compulsory acquisition |
2 months |
2 days |
| Sale contract (periodic only) |
4 weeks |
2 days |
| Voluntary park closure |
3 months |
2 days |
| Compulsory park closure |
The day it is given |
The day it is given |
| Employment termination |
1 month |
2 days |
| Ending of accommodation assistance |
1month |
2 days |
| Ending of housing assistance |
2 months |
2 days |
| Mortgagee in possession |
2 months |
n/a |
| Death of a sole tenant (parties can agree on an earlier date) |
2 weeks |
n/a |
| A fixed term agreement is due to expire |
2 months |
2 days |
Without grounds
COVID-19 arrangements update for residential tenancies
Notice to leave without grounds issued to (COVID-19 impacted tenants) prior to 29 September 2020 are null and void and must be re-issued after 29 September 2020.
Notice to leave without grounds issued to non-COVID-19 impacted tenants prior to 29 September 2020 remain in effect.
To determine who is considered COVID-19 impacted, please refer to page 5 of the updated Residential Tenancies Practice Guide. See the ‘with grounds’ table above for approved reasons to end a tenancy.
| Type of tenancy agreement |
Minimum notice period |
|---|
| Long term tenancy |
Short term tenancy |
|---|
| Periodic agreement |
2 months |
2 days |
| Fixed term agreement |
2 months |
2 days |
|
Rooming accommodation
The rooming accommodation manager gives notice to the resident using a Notice to leave - rooming accommodation (Form R12). Minimum notice periods apply.
COVID-19 arrangements update for residential tenancies
Notices issued using previous additional approved grounds reasons on or before 29 September 2020 remain effective.
| With grounds (reasons) |
Minimum notice period |
|---|
| Failure to remedy breach - rent arrears less than 28 days |
Immediately |
| Failure to remedy breach – rent arrears 28 days or more |
4 days |
| Serious breach |
Immediately |
| Property destroyed |
Immediately |
| Compulsory acquisition |
2 months |
| Employment termination or entitlement to occupy for employment ends |
4 weeks |
| Mortgagee in possession |
30 days |
| Death of a sole resident |
7 days (parties can agree on an earlier date) |
| A fixed term agreement is due to expire |
1 month |
Without grounds
A resident must be given at least 14 days notice, unless they have breached the agreement. The residency only ends on the end date of the agreement or the end date of the notice period (whichever is later).
COVID-19 arrangements update for residential tenancies
Notice to leave without grounds issued to (COVID-19 impacted residents) prior to 29 September 2020 are null and void and must be re-issued after 29 September 2020.
Notice to leave without grounds issued to non-COVID-19 impacted residents prior to 29 September 2020 remain in effect.
To determine who is considered COVID-19 impacted, please refer to page 5 of the updated Residential Tenancies Practice Guide. See the ‘with grounds’ table above for approved reasons to end the tenancy.
| Type of tenancy agreement |
Minimum notice period |
|---|
| Periodic agreement |
30 days |
| Fixed term agreement |
14 days |
