
Did you know that in South Australia, under the
Residential Tenancies Act 1995, it is illegal to discriminate
against tenants with children.
However, this does not apply if the landlord or agent
reside in the premises or in adjacent premises.
[Ed: Remind me if I move there to buy the properties on both sides.]
TERMINATING TENANCIES – S.A.
The landlord may give notice of termination for a periodic
tenancy in the prescribed form as follows:
· Where the premises are required for his/her
occupation, or for occupation by his/her immediate family
– 60 days
· Premises required for demolition –60 days
· Where the premises have been sold, to be given from
the date of the signing of the contract of sale – 60 days
· Possession of the premises is required for repairs or
renovations that cannot be carried out conveniently while
the tenant remains in possession of the premises – 60 days
· Rent arrears of at least 14 days or breach of contract
– 7 days
· Notice where no reason is given – 90 days.
The tenant may give 21 days notice or a period equivalent to
a single period of the tenancy (whichever is the longer), in
writing to the landlord at any time. For example, if rent is
paid weekly or fortnightly then 21 days notice is required. If
rent is paid on a calendar monthly basis, a calendar month’s
notice is required.