87FSignificant renovations or repairs to premises

87F Significant renovations or repairs to premises

87F Significant renovations or repairs to premises

(1) A landlord may give a termination notice on the ground—

(a) the residential premises will be subject to works for significant renovations or repairs, and

(b) the premises need to be vacant for the works to be carried out properly, and

(c) the works are planned to commence within 2 months after the termination date.

(2) However, a landlord may not give the termination notice if—

(a) an order of the Tribunal under section 65(2) is in force in relation to the residential premises, or

(b) a landlord rectification order under section 65C applies to the premises.

(3) The termination date must be—

(a) for a periodic agreement—at least 90 days after the notice is given, or

(b) for a short fixed term agreement—

(i) on or after the end of the agreement, and

(ii) at least 60 days after the notice is given, or

(c) for another fixed term agreement—

(i) on or after the end of the agreement, and

(ii) at least 90 days after the notice is given.

(4) The landlord requires the approval of the Secretary to enter into a residential tenancy agreement under this Act for the residential premises within 4 weeks after the termination date.

(5) The Secretary must give approval if satisfied the works were not carried out because of circumstances beyond the control of the landlord.

s 87F: Ins 2024 No 75, Sch 1[12].