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Navigating Tenancy: Key Changes for Landlords and Tenants in 2025

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Wednesday 24 September 2025, 6:56PM

By News Online

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Understanding the new rules for ending a tenancy is crucial for both landlords and tenants. With the reintroduction of "no-cause" terminations and updated notice periods, it's essential to know where you stand.

Our latest article breaks down the significant changes and what they mean for you.

  • 90-Day "No-Cause" Notices: Learn about the reintroduction of this provision for landlords to end a periodic tenancy.
  • Shorter Notice Periods: Discover the new 42-day notice period for specific reasons and the reduced 21-day notice for tenants.
  • Automatic Conversion: Understand the updated rules for fixed-term tenancies and how they can automatically become periodic.
  • Tenant Protections: Find out about important safeguards, including the ability to challenge retaliatory notices and provisions for tenants experiencing family violence.

Ready to get up to speed on the new tenancy laws?

Read the full article here: Terminating a Tenancy in 2025: What's Changed?