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ACT 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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Northern Territory 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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Victoria Ending the Tenancy Agreement

In Victoria, ending a residential tenancy agreement is known as termination. The landlord or tenant can terminate the agreement under certain conditions listed below. This page gives a brief outlin...

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ACT 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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NSW Ending the Tenancy Agreement

In NSW, ending a residential tenancy agreement is known as termination. The landlord or tenant can terminate the agreement under certain conditions listed below. This page gives a brief outline - c...

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NSW Termination by Landlord

The Landlord can terminate the tenancy agreement under certain circumstances, including serious breaches by the tenant, or the expiry of the fixed term. This guide covers landlords (or head-ten...

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Are sharers covered by tenancy acts?

A recent survey of share accommodation users has found over half of respondents say they have little or no knowledge of tenancy laws. Photo by Staffage via: kaboompics.com Alarmingly, one-third...

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South Australia Tenancy Agreements

All residential tenancies in SA are covered by standard terms which cannot be altered. It is the landlords obligation to put the agreement in writing and they must keep a copy of this agreement for...

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South Australia Bonds

The maximum Rental Bond that can be charged in South Australia is the equivalent of 4 weeks rent if the rent is $800 or less per week, and 6 weeks if the rent is greater than $800. Rooming houses c...

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South Australia Utility Fees and Other Charges

During any tenancy, charges additional to rent arise including utilities, rates and taxes. This guide covers landlords (or head-tenants) and tenants (or sub-tenants) in a Residential Tenancy. T...

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What is my share accommodation situation? - ACT

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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