Minimum notice period
The notice period depends on the type of agreement (fixed-term agreement or periodic agreement) and the reasons for termination.
These notice periods are designed to give tenants enough time to find another rental property, and landlords enough time to find a tenant.
A landlord and tenant can agree to end the tenancy at any time.
List of minimum notice periods
Termination notice
A termination notice must:
- be in writing
- be signed and dated by the party giving the notice
- include the address of the rented property
- state the day the tenancy agreement is terminated (and by which the tenant will need to move out), and
- include the reasons for termination (if applicable).
Termination notices can be given at any time and do not have to line up with the rent payment cycle.
After a landlord gives a termination notice, they can give another notice on different grounds if necessary.
For example, if a landlord gives 90 days notice to terminate a periodic tenancy without a reason, and the tenant then doesn't pay rent for 14 days, the landlord can give a termination notice for the non-payment of rent.
Template termination notice
A landlord or a tenant may write the notice themselves or use our templates:
Serving a notice
When serving a termination notice, it's important that the correct procedures are followed. Visit serving notice to tenants for more information.
Breaking a fixed-term agreement early
When a tenant signs a fixed term agreement, they are committing to stay for the full term.
If a tenant wants to move out before the end of the fixed term, there could be costs involved.
There are some situations where a tenant can end a fixed-term agreement without penalty.
A tenant should give the landlord as much notice as they can if they need to end the agreement early.
A tenant should also make it as easy as possible for the landlord or agent to show the property to potential new tenants.
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