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What Form 13 doesWho should use Form 13?Form 13 notice periods at a glanceHow the Form 13 date is calculatedHow to serve Form 13Common mistakesLatest form and sourceWhat Form 13 does
Form 13 tells the property owner or manager that the tenant intends to vacate by a stated date. It does not by itself answer every question about compensation, break-lease costs, disputes or whether a ground is contested.
Who should use Form 13?
The first release supports general tenancy tenants. Rooming accommodation uses a different form. Domestic and family violence follows the specific RTA safety pathway.
Form 13 notice periods at a glance
An ordinary periodic or fixed-term end generally uses 14 days. Selected breach, repair, non-livability and other grounds can use a different period.
How the Form 13 date is calculated
Resolve service, apply the minimum period, apply any verified weekend or public-holiday handling, then apply a fixed-term constraint where the selected pathway requires it.
How to serve Form 13
Use an allowed service method, confirm electronic-service agreement before email, allow delivery time for post and keep proof of what was sent and when.
Common mistakes
Do not count the service date as day one. Do not assume fourteen days can end a fixed term early. Always download the current form.
Latest form and source
Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority is the primary source. The page checked for this specification listed Form 13 version 27, dated 13 November 2025.
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 |
Residential Tenancies Authority
Common questions
What is 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.
How many days notice do I need to give on Form 13?
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 Form 13 start counting?
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 I submit Form 13 on the last day of my lease?
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 date should go in the handover-date field?
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 I use Form 13 to break a lease?
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 I email Form 13?
Email can be used only where the relevant electronic-service consent and address requirements are satisfied. Keep evidence of service.
Can I post Form 13?
Post changes the service calculation. Queensland requires enough time for delivery; supported NSW termination paths add seven working days before the notice period begins.
What happens after I give Form 13?
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 my agent reject Form 13?
The answer depends on the state, person giving notice, agreement type, ground and service method. Use the calculator, then check the linked official source.
Does Form 13 affect 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.
Where do I download the latest Form 13?
Open the RTA source linked on this page immediately before serving the notice so you use the current form version.