How does a landlord end a periodic tenancy in NZ?

Notice periods for ending a periodic tenancy. A tenant must give at least 28 days’ written notice to end the tenancy, unless the landlord agrees to a shorter time. This agreement should be in writing.

How do I give notice on a periodic tenancy?

The written notice must be given on or before the first day of the one month period. For example, if the tenancy month runs from the first day of the month to the last day of the month, then the tenant would have to give the notice to the landlord on or before July 1 for the tenancy to end July 31.

Can my landlord evict me at end of tenancy?

Your landlord doesn’t have to give you notice to leave at the end of your fixed term, but they’ll have to apply to court to ask a judge for a ‘possession order’. This means they can ask the bailiffs to evict you. They can only do this when your fixed term has ended.

Can landlord refuse periodic tenancy?

Periodic tenancies can arise when you stay on in your home after the fixed term has run out without signing a new agreement for another fixed term. For periodic tenancies, if your tenancy agreement says nothing about subletting, you cannot sublet without your landlord’s permission and they can refuse for any reason.

Can you cancel a tenancy agreement within 14 days?

The law says that most consumer credit contracts must offer a cooling off period, usually of 14 calendar days – in other words, you can change your mind and back out of the agreement up to 14 days after signing a contract.

Can you back out of a tenancy agreement before it starts?

You can move out early without paying rent for the full tenancy if: there is a break clause in your tenancy agreement. your landlord agrees to end the tenancy early.

How can a tenant end a periodic tenancy?

A tenant can end a periodic tenancy by giving the landlord written notice. A tenant’s notice to end a periodic tenancy must: state the date the tenancy will end.

What is the notice period for a month-to-month periodic tenancy?

For a month-to-month periodic tenancy, the tenant must give the landlord one month’s notice. The written notice must be given on or before the first day of the one month period. For example, if the tenancy month runs from the first day of the month to the last day of the month, then the tenant would have to give…

When do you have to give notice of termination of tenancy?

The notice must be given on or before the first day of the tenancy week for the termination to be effective on the last day of the tenancy week (i.e. must be given on Sunday if the tenancy week starts on a Monday). For a month-to-month periodic tenancy, the landlord must give three tenancy months notice.

Is there an end date on a tenancy agreement?

There is no specific ending date, but there is a specific period of tenancy (such as week-to-week or month-to-month). The details of the agreement are put into writing, and the tenant must give notice prior to vacating the property. There are federal laws about periodic tenancy.