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  • Profile photo of RowesterRowester
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    Hi,

    I have a (dept of housing) tenant, who has been a perfect tenant…..looks after the place, personal rent cheques always on time. However, I need to renovate the propoerty and on-sell.

    The rental contract expired in April 2010. Whilst I have given her an indication that I will need to renovate, I haven't given her a time frame.

    How much notice do I need to give her? Is it 2 months?

    Any help greatly appreciated.

    Ian

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    New to renting myself, but my guess is that the number of days notice should be specified in the rental agreement/ contract. If your tenant is renting on a month to month basis, then I think 28 days notice is all that is required.

    Profile photo of Jacqui MiddletonJacqui Middleton
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    Depends what state you're in I believe.  Give consumer affairs a call and ask.

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    VIC Buyers' Agents for investors, home buyers & SMSFs.

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    Rowester wrote:
    Hi,

    I have a (dept of housing) tenant, who has been a perfect tenant…..looks after the place, personal rent cheques always on time. However, I need to renovate the propoerty and on-sell.

    The rental contract expired in April 2010. Whilst I have given her an indication that I will need to renovate, I haven't given her a time frame.

    How much notice do I need to give her? Is it 2 months?

    Any help greatly appreciated.

    Ian

    Again, depends on your State. All the tenancy laws in every State are listed here, along with the websites of each State's Consumer Affairs/Fair Trading Department: http://blog.rentwise.com.au/index.php/2010/05/24/free-forms-and-resources-for-self-managers

    Profile photo of Scott No MatesScott No Mates
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    Check with the office of fair trading. In NSW it will be changing to 90 days soon, so beware.

    Profile photo of RowesterRowester
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    thanks guys.

    It seems as though the following applies in NSW when the tenancy agreement has expired:

    60 days if no reason is given
    30 days if the property is to be sold
    14 days if the tenant breaks original contract (late payment, damage to propery etc)

    Cheers

    Cheers, Ian

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