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Tasmania Termination by Tenant

The tenant can only terminate the tenancy agreement under certain circumstances, which are listed below. Tenants should ensure they use the correct notice and abide by the minimum notice periods. ...

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ACT Ending the Tenancy Agreement

In the ACT, ending a residential tenancy agreement is known as ‘termination’. The landlord or tenant can only terminate the agreement under certain conditions listed below. The tenant or landlord m...

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Northern Territory Ending the Tenancy Agreement

In the Northern Territory, ending a residential tenancy agreement is known as ‘termination’. The landlord or tenant can only terminate the agreement under certain conditions listed below. The tenan...

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ACT Holding Deposits

In the ACT, landlords are prohibited by law from requesting or receiving any Holding Deposit. This guide covers landlords (or head-tenants) and tenants (or sub-tenants) in a Residential Tenancy...

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What is my share accommodation situation? - Northern Territory

Understanding which laws apply to your agreement will help you know your rights and obligations. Flatmates recommends using residential tenancy agreements in most share accommodation situations. W...

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Tasmania Minimum Standards for Rented Premises

In Tasmania, there are minimum standards for the condition of the rented premises. Landlords should make sure the premises meets these conditions before entering a tenancy agreement. This guide...

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Tasmania Ending the Tenancy Agreement

In Tasmania, ending a residential tenancy agreement is known as ‘termination’. The landlord or tenant can only terminate the agreement under certain conditions listed below. The tenant or landlord ...

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South Australia Security and Locks

The landlord is responsible for providing and maintaining the security of the premises. Generally, the consent of the other party is needed before the locks can be changed. This guide covers la...

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NSW Rights and Obligations during Tenancy

Landlords and tenants have various rights and obligations during the tenancy agreement. These include paying for utilities, repairs and maintenance, and security. This guide covers landlords (o...

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Queensland Landlord's Rights to Enter the Premises

During a tenancy, it may be necessary for the landlord to access the premises. This may be to perform repairs, conduct inspections, or to show the premises to prospective buyers. This guide cov...

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Northern Territory Termination by Landlord

The landlord can only terminate the tenancy agreement under certain circumstances, which are listed below. Landlords should ensure they use the correct notice and abide by the minimum notice period...

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