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Information for tenants, lessors (landlords), agents and managers

FAQ - ending a tenancy

The answers presented are not definitive and should not be treated as legal advice. They are indicative only of factors which need to be considered in some cases.


Abandoned documents
What must the lessor/agent do with personal documents left on the premises?

Abandoned goods which were hired or leased
What should a lessor/agent do with hired or leased goods abandoned by the tenant?

Breaking a fixed term agreement
Can a fixed term agreement be broken early?

Carpet cleaning
What does the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 say about carpet cleaning?

Fair wear and tear
What is fair wear and tear?

Faxing forms to the RTA
Can a Refund of Rental Bond (Form 4) be faxed to the Residential Tenancies Authority for processing?

Pest control
Do premises need to be pest controlled at the end of a tenancy?

Re-letting fees
Are re-letting fees covered by the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008?

Squatters
What does the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 say about squatters?


Last Updated: 01 July 2009