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Current general-tenancy period tableWhy “2 months” is not the only Form 12 periodFixed-term restrictionsBreach-based groundsSale / owner occupation / renovation / redevelopment / change of useHow notice days are countedServing by postWorked exampleOfficial formCurrent general-tenancy period table
The table below lists the current periods represented in this calculator and clearly labels pathways that still require an official check.
Why “2 months” is not the only Form 12 period
The selected ground controls the period. Current general-tenancy pathways range from immediate or seven days through fourteen days, four weeks, one month and two months.
Fixed-term restrictions
Some grounds cannot end a fixed term early. Where the verified rule requires it, the calculator uses the later fixed-term end date.
Breach-based grounds
Rent arrears and other breach paths may require earlier procedural steps. A date calculation does not prove that those steps were validly completed.
Sale / owner occupation / renovation / redevelopment / change of use
These grounds commonly use a two-month period and may require the tenancy not to end before the fixed term. Confirm the current ground wording and evidence on the RTA source.
How notice days are counted
Queensland excludes the service day, treats months as calendar months and applies verified weekend and public-holiday handling.
Serving by post
Postal delivery happens before the minimum notice period begins. Use a known delivery date or enter a current Australia Post business-day estimate rather than assuming a universal delay.
Worked example
For a two-calendar-month rule, the engine adds two calendar months to the service date, moves to the next action date, applies any verified business-day adjustment, and then checks the fixed-term end.
Official form
Use the current RTA Notice to leave (Form 12). The official form and guidance take priority over this independent calculator.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| End of a fixed-term agreement | Fixed term | 2 months | Calculated |
| Rent arrears after an unremedied breach | Fixed term / Periodic | 7 days | Calculated |
| Other unremedied breach | Fixed term / Periodic | 14 days | Calculated |
| Non-compliance with QCAT order | Fixed term / Periodic | 7 days | Calculated |
| Property is not liveable | Fixed term / Periodic | Immediate | Calculated |
| Compulsory acquisition | Fixed term / Periodic | 2 months | Calculated |
| Property has a sale contract | Fixed term / Periodic | 2 months | Calculated |
| Owner or close relative intends to occupy | Fixed term / Periodic | 2 months | Calculated |
| Significant repairs or renovations | Fixed term / Periodic | 2 months | Calculated |
| Planned demolition or redevelopment | Fixed term / Periodic | 2 months | Calculated |
| Change of use | Fixed term / Periodic | 2 months | Calculated |
| Employment linked to the tenancy has ended | Fixed term / Periodic | 4 weeks | Calculated |
| Student accommodation entitlement has ended | Fixed term / Periodic | 1 months | Calculated |
| Accommodation or housing assistance has ended | Fixed term / Periodic | 4 weeks | Calculated |
| Death of sole tenant | Fixed term / Periodic | 14 days | Official check |
| Property required for a State government program | Fixed term / Periodic | 2 months | Calculated |
| Serious breach — public/community housing | Fixed term / Periodic | 7 days | Official check |
| Mortgagee in possession | Fixed term / Periodic | 2 months | Official check |
| Something else / I’m not sure | Fixed term / Periodic | Immediate | Official check |
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Common questions
How much notice must a landlord give a tenant in QLD?
The answer depends on the state, person giving notice, agreement type, ground and service method. Use the calculator, then check the linked official source.
Is two months notice always required?
No. Queensland Form 12 periods vary by ground. Two calendar months is one group of rules, not a universal period.
Can a landlord end a fixed term for owner occupation?
Fixed-term results depend on who gives notice and the selected ground. Some pathways cannot end the agreement before its stated end date.
Can a landlord end a fixed term because the property is being sold?
Fixed-term results depend on who gives notice and the selected ground. Some pathways cannot end the agreement before its stated end date.
How much notice applies after rent arrears are not remedied?
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 is a two-month notice counted?
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 if the end date falls on a weekend?
For covered Queensland rules, a period ending on a weekend or applicable public holiday moves to the next business day.
Does posting Form 12 add time?
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 the parties agree to end earlier?
The parties may agree in writing to end earlier where the official guidance permits. Keep the written agreement.