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Thinking of ending a tenancy? Brisbane property management advice for owners
Whether you are a tenant or a Brisbane property owner, ending a tenancy is not as simple as returning the keys. There are legal notice periods, forms, and timelines that must be followed, and getting them wrong can cost you time, money, and may even lead to disputes.
This guide outlines key points on notice periods, open homes, vacating responsibilities, and bond refunds, all tailored to Brisbane’s rental laws, so you can move forward with confidence.
Ending a tenancy in Brisbane follows specific rules, notice periods and forms set out by the Residential Tenancies Authority. In Brisbane property management, using the correct notice and timeframe is essential , get it wrong and the other party may be entitled to compensation.
📮 Tip: If you're serving notice by post, be sure to allow extra time for delivery when calculating the end date. 🔁 After a tenant or owner gives notice (Form 12 or 13), limits apply to how often the property can be accessed. For more details, talk to Arvarni.
A tenancy agreement is a legally binding contract, and when a fixed‑term lease ends in Brisbane property management, owners and tenants have a few clear options to consider. You can:
End the tenancy altogether
Start a new fixed-term lease
Let it roll into a periodic tenancy
Under Brisbane property management practice and Queensland tenancy law, a tenancy may be ended by the tenant or by the managing party, but valid reasons, correct notice forms and prescribed notice periods must be followed to avoid compensation or disputes.
Open houses and viewings
Open homes or inspections can only take place after the correct Entry Notice has been issued to the tenant, in line with the required timeframes set by the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA).
Photos used for marketing must not include the tenant’s personal belongings unless they agree in writing.
Arvarni Tip: We always coordinate viewings with respect and minimum disruption — because that’s just good management.
Overview of the vacating process
Notice to end tenancy has been given or received.
Checklist Move out and clean property.
Check your rent has been paid to the vacating date, and all outstanding invoices are paid.
Complete exit condition report
Hand over All keys/ remotes associated with the property to the managing agent.
Vacate inspection
RTA bond refund process
Bond refunds
When all parties agree on the Exit Condition Report, the bond is typically refunded within 3 to 10 business days.
If there's a dispute about cleaning, damage, or unpaid rent, the matter may be reviewed by the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) or escalated to QCAT (Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal).
