Renting Guide
How much notice do I need to give my landlord?
Everything you need to know to make sure you can leave your tenancy smoothly
AI summary
To end a periodic tenancy, you must provide at least 28 days' written notice to your landlord. This notice must be signed and include the address and end date.
Fixed-term tenancies generally cannot be ended early. Exceptions include:
- Mutual agreement with the landlord
- Assigning the tenancy to a new tenant
- Cases of family violence
The Tenancy Tribunal can also intervene for severe hardship. Note that the government plans to reduce the notice period to 21 days.
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