The property manager/owner gives notice to the tenant using a Notice to leave (Form 12). Minimum notice periods apply.
With grounds (reasons) |
Minimum notice period |
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End of a fixed term agreement |
2 months* |
Unremedied breach – rent arrears |
7 days |
Unremedied breach – general |
14 days |
Non-compliance with QCAT order |
7 days |
Non-liveability |
The day it is given |
Compulsory acquisition |
2 months |
Sale contract |
2 months |
Owner occupation |
2 months |
Significant repairs or renovations |
2 months |
Planned demolition or redevelopment |
2 months |
Change of use |
2 months |
Employment termination |
4 weeks |
Ending of entitlement to student accommodation |
1 month |
Ending of accommodation assistance |
4 weeks |
Ending of housing assistance |
4 weeks |
Serious breach (public housing or community housing) |
7 days |
Mortgagee in possession (depending on whether mortgagee has/hasn't consented to the tenancy) |
2 months |
Death of a sole tenant (parties can agree on an earlier date) |
14 days |
Property required for State government program |
2 months |
* A Notice to leave (Form 12) can be given for the end of a fixed term agreement up to one day prior to the end of the tenancy, with a minimum notice period of two months. For example, if a fixed term agreement ends on 14 November 2022 and a Notice to leave is given on 13 November 2022, tenants will have until at least 13 January 2023 (minimum two months) to vacate.