Offering a tenant money to leave early?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by GoneFishing, 13th Jul, 2021.

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  1. GoneFishing

    GoneFishing Well-Known Member

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    Hi,

    I am selling an investment property and I'm just about to send my tenant a notice to vacate - by law they have 60 days. However, I am considering offering them $1,000 in writing, to leave within 30 days(they are currently in arrears $3,000 which would mean if they accepted, they would owe me $2,000).

    Is this legal to do this in Victoria?

    Thanks.
     
    GoneFishing, 13th Jul, 2021
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  2. Stoffo

    Stoffo Well-Known Member

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    What does your PM suggest ?

    Better to word it like "I'm offering you a 28 day rent free period if you leave at the end of the 28th day".

    By offering a monetary figure they will probably want the cash, then still not pay the arrears !
     
    Stoffo, 13th Jul, 2021
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