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BRIEF LAW   ●  Renters must give 21 days written notice.   ●  Providers must give 90 days written notice    ●  Providers can apply for Tribunals to terminate IF:-       -  Rents are more than 3 weeks in arrears       -  Renters fail to act on a "14 day breach letter"       -  Three "14 day breach letters" are issued within 90 days        -  Violence occurs or is threatened towards providers       -  A place is abandoned    ●  Rents must be paid until the termination end date   ●  Prospective renters may view inside (with 48hrs notice)   ●  Bonds returned soon after vacancy and final inspection   ●  Places must be left in suitable condition for next renters          More with Tenancy Services> Suggested Process when a termination date is set 1)   Print Documents        Suggest using a clipboard to hold these together   ●  Process/checklist   more   ●  Acknowledgement (& inspection notice) (word doc. to personalise)    ●  Ending tenancy brochure   ●  Pre-departure Inspection  form   ●  Post-departure inspection form     ●  Bond release form    ●  Rent summary      2)  Deliver Acknowledgement letter This word document needs to be personalised to best meet the situation. Time is saved by including a "pre-departure inspection" notification.   3)  Make Pre-departure inspection      ●  Deliver & discuss ending tenancy brochure     ●  Renter signs bond claim form (if agreeable) for faster pay-out     ●  Record new address & current income provider      Departing renters can help providers by:-      ●  Keeping unit presentable for new renter viewings      ●  Welcoming prospective new renters at inside viewings      Providers can help departing renters by:-      ●  Providing supportive references      ●  Letting renters choose their departure dates      ●  Releasing bonds and overpayments quickly (after departure)   4)  Post-departure inspection      IF property is left suitable for new renters, owners should:-     ●  Promptly release bonds and note details for future references.     IF property is left in POOR CONDITION, owners should:-     ●  Photograph the problems     ●  Phone departed tenants to fix the problems - if they don't - - -     ●  Claim costs from bond and if this is insufficient - - - - -.       ●  Begin debt recovery process i More with Tenancy Services re:- Terminations  -  Disputes  -  Bonds -  90 Day Notices Changing Tenancies Top