87GDemolition of premises

87G Demolition of premises

87G Demolition of premises

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

(a) the residential premises will be demolished, and

(b) the demolition is planned to commence within 2 months after the termination date.

(2) 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.

(3) The landlord requires the approval of the Secretary to enter into a residential tenancy agreement under this Act for the residential premises within 6 months after the termination date.

(4) The Secretary must give approval if satisfied the demolition was not carried out because of circumstances beyond the control of the landlord.

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