Rental Reform Changes: Ending a Tenancy
Let’s run through the changes to ending a tenancy that began on the 19th of May, 2025.
These changes also apply to existing leases that were in place prior to the changes starting.
Landlords now need a reason to end a tenancy for both periodic leases and leases at the end of a fixed term.
The reasons a landlord can end a tenancy now include where the tenant is at fault because of a breach of lease, damage to the property or non-payment of rent.
The property is being sold or offered for sale with vacant possession. The property needs to be empty for significant repairs or renovations or the property will be demolished.
The property will no longer be used as a rental home. For example, it will be used for a business or holiday letting purposes. The landlord or their family intend to move into the property.
My next video will cover all the supporting documentation required when terminating a tenancy and relenting exclusion periods.
So if you have any questions on ending a tenancy, feel free to reach out as I would love to help you unlock more with your investment properties here at DiJones.
Rental Reform Changes: Documentation
Landlords must also now provide supporting documents when they are ending a tenancy, such as:
- If a property is sold, then a contract of sale and written notice from solicitor or conveyancer
- If it is being offered for sale, then a contract of sale and an agency agreement must be provided with the termination notice.
- The property will have significant renovations or repairs. Landlords must give the tenant a written statement that explains why the renovations or repairs are significant.
- Why the property must be vacant for the work to be done properly, gives a proposed start date for the work and is signed and dated by the landlord.
- If the property is being demolished, a written statement from the landlord, a contract of demolition and a development consent or control order must be provided to the tenant.
- The property will no longer be used as a rental home. For example, it will instead be used for a business or holiday letting, or the landlord and their family intend to move into the property, (requires) a written statement from the landlord and additional information in some cases.
If you need clarification on documentation required or have any questions, please feel free to reach out as I would love to help you unlock more with your investment property here.
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