NSW Terminating on expiry of fixed term - notice

I need to vacate my IP at the end of the fixed term to do some renovation and then move in myself.

It is rented through an agent in NSW.

I know that we need to give 30 days notice to vacate, the expiry date is 9th Feb 2019. I am mindful that 30 days is not a lot of time, so was contemplating giving notice now (before Christmas) but I also don't want to wreck the tenant's Christmas by doing this.

Would you give a bit extra notice or just the bare minimum under the legislation? I feel bad but it can't be helped...

What is the best way for the agent to serve notice - I imagine posting it is not great because you have to add 4 or 7 working days to the notice period to take delivery into account - I assume they should physically deliver it to their letterbox + email a copy as evidence?

 

NSW allows notice to be served by email (IIRC).

Unless you have an ongoing relationship with the tenant, I wouldn't worry about their feelings and upsetting them over Christmas - I let one go at this time to vacate in early January last year.

You can serve the 30 days notice anytime prior to expiry of the lease - the tenant is still on the hook until the lease expires (that is the agreement in the lease).

Have the agent advise the tenant that the lease is not being renewed or extended past the expiry date. Then follow up with the notice to terminate on the end date of the lease (with the appropriate notice period or longer).

 

Just ask your agent to pick up the phone and call them, I would give them more notice if you can - but I wouldn't worry too much about hurt feelings as long as the agent can call them and explain it's better than just receiving a letter/email.

Not ideal timing, but it never is really. Just a risk you take when renting.

 

If you can give tenants some extra days without hurting your pocket or any other personal damage, it's a great and right thing to do..

Been in same situation in past and preferred giving tenants bit of time. Didn't made much difference to me but someone enjoyed their Xmas ..

"Karma" ..

 

I would tell them now. One of my adult children was given 30 days notice on a Friday afternoon that included Easter and Anzac weekends a few years ago in Sydney. Absolute nightmare for them to find somewhere, pack and move in that time. Extra notice would have made it a lot easier

 

The lease would deal with the notice provisions. As for the tenant, why wld they think they can stay longer than the agreed fixed term. Early notice is good notice.

 

I don't think I could give them this news just before Christmas. Wait till after?

 

we gave our tenants notice not too long ago .. lease ends about the same period as yours. Figured the more time they have the better, especially when there isn't much they can do over this period (most RE offices close this week) and many REs may not re-open till the 7th of Jan. Makes it hard for them to look for another property.. but you should have a chat with your RE agent..