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Tenancy law has changed

 

Tenancy law has changed
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Eviction

How much notice does the landlord need to give to end the tenancy? Who can evict me? When do I have to move out? Is there anything I can do to stay? What has changed about eviction laws? All the answers are in Factsheet 17: Eviction – landlord ends tenancy.  

 

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  • 1: Introduction to renting in NSW
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  • 27: Letter to mortgagee
  • 36: Request for joint final inspection
  • 39: Ending tenancy due to sale of premises
  • 43: Request to amend tenancy database listing
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  • 50: Repayment Plan Agreement
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