Notice periods for ending a tenancy

Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect in 2024. Further changes commenced on 1 May 2025. Learn more.

Minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancy agreements) from 1 September 2023 and for all remaining tenancies from 1 September 2024.

There are rules and timeframes that must be followed when ending a tenancy. A tenant, property manager or property owner can all issue a notice ending a tenancy.

If the correct notice and form are not used, the other person may ask for compensation.

When serving notices by post, the sender must allow time for the mail to arrive when working out when a notice period ends.

Limits apply to entry frequency after a Notice to leave (Form 12) or Notice of intention to leave (Form 13) is issued. For more information visit our Entry to the property web page.    

Tenant gives notice

Property manager/owner or manager/provider gives notice