Eviction Notice (Residential Lease)

This Eviction Notice can be used to ask a tenant to vacate a property immediately and warn them that you may take legal action to have them evicted.

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Last updated January 21, 2025

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Eviction Notice (Residential Lease)

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What is a eviction notice (residential lease)?

An eviction notice is a formal letter from a landlord to a tenant requiring them to vacate a residential property, usually due to a breach of the lease or tenancy agreement.
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When should you use a eviction notice (residential lease)?

Use this notice after the tenant has breached the lease and previous attempts to resolve the issue have failed, and you are ready to begin formal eviction proceedings.
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What should be in a eviction notice (residential lease)?

The notice should state the breach, request the tenant vacate immediately, outline possible legal action, and comply with relevant state or territory legislation.
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Eviction Notice (Residential Lease)
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The Legal Risk Score of a Eviction Notice (Residential Lease) Template is Medium

Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:

  • If poorly managed, an eviction notice can put you at risk of breaching residential tenancy legislation.
  • The document doesn't provide any further right to explain or appeal to the tenant.
  • The document will generally only be sent following previous letters.

Users familiar with leasing may find it easy to use but should ensure thorough completion to avoid gaps that could affect the document's effectiveness and clarity in meeting its goals.

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