Fixed Term Agreement

When the fixed term of the tenancy as specified on the lease agreement has not yet past, for example today is 25/10/06 and the lease is 01/06/06 to 01/12/06, therefore the fixed term of the lease will not expired until 01/12/06. You cannot vacate without penalty until this term has ended.

Period of Notice

You are required to give at least 14 days written notice to end this agreement, providing the day of vacating is not before the last day of the fixed term.

Example 1: If today was the 16/10/06 and the fixed term expired on the 30/10/06, you could give 14 days written notice to vacate on the 30/10/06 as it is 14 day from today and the last day of the fixed term.

Example 2: If today was the 20/10/06 and the fixed term expired on the 30/10/06, you could give 14 days written notice to vacate on the 03/11/06 as it is 14 days from today and still given before the last day of the fixed term.

Example 3: If today was the 30/10/06 and the fixed term expired on the 30/10/06, you could give 14 days written notice to vacate up until end of business that day, after that is becomes a continuation lease and 21 days written notice is required.

Continuation Agreement

This is when the expiry date of the fixed term has past, you are now on a continuation agreement. THIS IS STILL A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT.

A minimum of 21 days written notice is required.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ALL OF THE ABOVE, THE NOTICE PERIOD STARTS FROM WHEN WE RECEIVE THE NOTICE, NOT WHEN YOU SEND IT.

If an invalid notice is given (less than minimum notice required by law), the correct notice period will be applied by us and the tenant is liable for the rent until that date.

A Valid Notice:

1 - Must be in writing
2 - State the address of the rented property
3 - Be signed and dated by the leaseholder(s)
4 - Specify the date when the tenant intents to vacate the property
5 - Allow for the correct amount of notice required.

It is your responsibility to confirm that we have received your notice if faxing or posting.

Tenancy agreements are legally binding contracts which cannot easily be broken.

If you feel you must break the agreement during the fixed term, the following conditions and expenses will be incurred by you.

You must submit a written request to us stating that you wish to break the lease & agree to the following conditions:

1 - The tenant is responsible for all the rent up to and including the day prior to a new lease commencing.
2 - The tenant is responsible for the expenses usually incurred by the owner when re-letting a property including:
3 - Letting fee (usually equal to two weeks rent + GST)
4 - Tenancy Agreement fee equal to $18
5 - Cost of any advertising you wish to have done (including website listing or newspaper ads)

The bond you paid when commencing your tenancy is lodged with the Rental Bond Board, this bond remains with the bond board until you vacate the property and the final inspection is complete.

City of Sydney Council bulky items collection

The City of Sydney provides a kerbside collection service for unwanted bulky items like whitegoods, furniture and other household items.

Before placing your items out for collection check our reuse & recycling opportunities page to see if there is an alternative to landfill for your item.

Kerbside collection services are provided at no extra charge but must be booked. Please refrain from leaving excess rubbish in your back lane or in front of your house. Dumped waste is classed as illegal dumping and you will be liable for fines.

What is accepted?

1 - WHITEGOODS - ie: refrigerators, stoves, microwave ovens & washing machines
2 - APPLIANCES - ie: heaters, computers, stereos & televisions
3 - FURNITURE - ie: mattresses, lounges, small rugs and mats

What is NOT accepted?

1 - BUILDING WASTE - ie: renovation materials, dirt, rubble
2 - CARPET
3 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - ie: flammable liquids, oil, poisons
4 - SOLID METAL ITEMS - ie: car parts & roofing panels

How to present your items for collection

1 - Items should be placed on the nature strip immediately in front of your property and not block the road or footpath.
2 - Fridge/oven doors must be removed
3 - Electric items - plugs to be cut off
4 - Sharp or dangerous items should be wrapped eg. mirrors

To book a collection please contact the City of Sydney on 02 9265 9333

Upon giving your notice to vacate, cleaning requirements will be mailed out to you with a confirmation letter of your vacating. It is in your best interests to ensure the property is clean, tidy and well maintained.