In order to end a tenancy, a tenant or landlord must give the appropriate notice.
What needs to be in a termination notice?
There is no required format for this notice, however all notices must:
- Be in writing
- Give the address of the tenant
- Give the date when the tenancy will end
- If issued by the landlord, set out the reasons for the termination
- Be signed by the person giving the notice
The date of the end of the tenancy does not have to relate to when the tenancy started or when rent is paid, as long as it complies with the required length of notice.
Errors in termination notice
If an error is made in either determining the notice period or in serving the termination notice, it is not necessary to start the notice period over again. The notice can instead be varied (either with the agreement of the other party) or with the consent of the Tenancy Tribunal (s 51(7) RTA).
Serving the termination notice
There are a variety of ways tenants can serve notice to a landlord. Tenancy Services provides a good explanation of the rules about serving notices.
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