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What is Form 13?When the date is not just “14 days later”Common Form 13 mistakesCurrent official formWhat is Form 13?
A Notice of intention to leave (Form 13) is the RTA form a Queensland tenant uses to tell the property owner or manager that the tenant intends to vacate by a stated date. The correct ground and minimum notice period depend on why the tenancy is ending.
When the date is not just “14 days later”
For an ordinary fixed-term end, the RTA’s current guidance uses the later of the minimum notice period or the agreement end date. Queensland also does not count the day the notice is served.
Common Form 13 mistakes
Common errors include counting the service day, overlooking the fixed-term end, using an old form, assuming email consent and treating post like immediate delivery.
Current official form
Current RTA Form 13 page checked for this specification: version 27, dated 13 November 2025. Always open the latest form from the RTA before serving a notice.
Current notice periods at a glance
This table is generated from the same versioned rule data as the calculator. Complex or redirect pathways are labelled for an official check.
| Ground | Agreement | Minimum period | Tool status |
|---|---|---|---|
| I’m leaving at the end of the agreement / without a specific breach | Fixed term / Periodic | 14 days | Calculated |
| The owner or agent has not fixed a breach after the remedy period | Fixed term / Periodic | 7 days | Calculated |
| The owner or agent did not comply with a QCAT order | Fixed term / Periodic | 7 days | Calculated |
| A repair order has not been complied with | Fixed term / Periodic | 14 days | Calculated |
| The property is not liveable | Fixed term / Periodic | Immediate | Calculated |
| The property is being compulsorily acquired | Fixed term / Periodic | 14 days | Calculated |
| The owner intends to sell and the RTA criteria appear to apply | Fixed term / Periodic | 14 days | Calculated |
| Condition of the premises / minimum housing issue within the permitted initial period | Fixed term / Periodic | 14 days | Calculated |
| My entitlement to student accommodation is ending | Fixed term / Periodic | 1 months | Calculated |
| Death of a sole or co-tenant | Fixed term / Periodic | 14 days | Official check |
| Domestic and family violence | Fixed term / Periodic | Immediate | Official check |
| Something else / I’m not sure | Fixed term / Periodic | Immediate | Official check |
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Common questions
How much notice is required for Form 13 in Queensland?
The answer depends on the state, person giving notice, agreement type, ground and service method. Use the calculator, then check the linked official source.
When does the Form 13 notice period start?
The answer depends on the state, person giving notice, agreement type, ground and service method. Use the calculator, then check the linked official source.
Do I count the day I send Form 13?
No. The day the notice is served is excluded from the notice-period count.
Can I give Form 13 before my fixed-term lease ends?
The answer depends on the state, person giving notice, agreement type, ground and service method. Use the calculator, then check the linked official source.
Can the handover date be earlier than the fixed-term end date?
The answer depends on the state, person giving notice, agreement type, ground and service method. Use the calculator, then check the linked official source.
Can Form 13 be sent by email?
Email can be used only where the relevant electronic-service consent and address requirements are satisfied. Keep evidence of service.
How much extra time should I allow if Form 13 is posted?
Post changes the service calculation. Queensland requires enough time for delivery; supported NSW termination paths add seven working days before the notice period begins.
Can I use Form 13 for domestic and family violence?
Domestic and family violence uses a separate safety-focused pathway. In Queensland, follow the RTA Form 20 guidance rather than the ordinary Form 13 flow.
Does Form 13 end all break-lease costs?
The answer depends on the state, person giving notice, agreement type, ground and service method. Use the calculator, then check the linked official source.
What should I keep as proof after serving Form 13?
Keep a copy of the notice and evidence showing how and when it was served.