Notice of intention to leave (Form R13)
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Notice of intention to leave (Form R13) is given to the agent or manager/provider when the resident/s want to end the accommodation agreement and leave by a certain date.
Notice of intention to leave (Form R13) is given to the agent or manager/provider when the resident/s want to end the accommodation agreement and leave by a certain date.
As the resident/s you give this notice to the manager/provider when wanting to end the accommodation agreement and vacate the premises by a certain date.
There may be several grounds (reasons) for giving the notice. If the manager/provider disputes these reasons, they should try to resolve the matter with you first. If agreement cannot be reached, the RTA’s dispute resolution service may be able to help.
You must give at least 7 days notice to end the agreement. If you are leaving because of an unremedied breach, this notice can only be given after the 5-day remedy period has expired. The residency ends on the end date of the agreement or the end date of the notice period (whichever is longer).
If you are on a fixed-term agreement and the manager/provider has not rectified a breach notice you previously issued, giving this notice does not guarantee you will be released from your agreement. You may need to take further steps to end your tenancy through Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT).
When serving notices by post, you must allow time for the mail to arrive when working out when a notice period ends.
Limits apply to entry frequency after a Notice of intention to leave (Form R13) is issued. For more information visit our Entry to the property webpage.
Minimum notice periods
| Grounds (reasons) | Minimum notice period |
|---|---|
| A resident experiencing domestic and family violence Note: Please complete a Notice ending residency interest (domestic and family violence) (Form R20) and provide it to the agent or manager/provider with relevant evidence | 7 days, but can leave immediately |
| Without grounds*(parties can agree on an earlier date in writing) | Periodic - 7 days Fixed term - Later of 7 days or the day the agreement ends |
| Unremedied breach | 7 days |
| Non-liveability (property destroyed or made completely or partly unfit to live in) | Immediately (notice must be given within 1 month of the event) |
| Condition of premises | 2 days |
| Death of sole tenant | 7 days |
| Death of co-tenant | 7 days |
| Ending of entitlement to student accommodation | 1 month |
Grounds for which this notice may not be used
| Grounds (Reasons) | Minimum timeframe |
|---|---|
| Repeated breaches by provider/manager | By QCAT order |
| Excessive hardship | By QCAT order |
| Misrepresentation | By QCAT order |