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Lease Renewal Notice Deadlines

Find out what happens at the end of your fixed-term lease and how much notice each party must give.

General information only — not legal advice. Last updated: January 2026.

Notice periods summary

NSW

Tenant: At least 21 days

Landlord: No general obligation to

VIC

Tenant: At least 28 days

Landlord: If the landlord does

QLD

Tenant: At least 14 days

Landlord: 2 months notice if

WA

Tenant: At least 21 days

Landlord: 60 days notice to

SA

Tenant: At least 21 days

Landlord: 60 days notice (for

ACT

Tenant: At least 3 weeks

Landlord: 26 weeks notice to

TAS

Tenant: At least 14 days

Landlord: 42 days notice to

NT

Tenant: At least 14 days

Landlord: 42 days notice to

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