37 Questions
If you have a fixed-term lease, when can the rental provider give you a notice to vacate?
At the end of your fixed-term lease
If you receive a notice to vacate because the property is being sold, how much notice must you give if you want to move out before the vacate date?
At least 14 days' notice
If you end your rental agreement early because the property is being sold, can you be asked to pay any costs for rent that would ordinarily be owing to the end of the fixed-term date in your agreement?
No, you cannot be asked to pay any costs for rent until the end of the fixed-term date
If the rental provider asks you to pay 'lease break' costs, what should you do?
Do not pay anything until the claim has gone to VCAT
What are you legally required to do in terms of cleaning the property when it is being sold?
Keep the premises in a 'reasonably clean condition'
If the rental provider wants you to move out because of the sale, when must they give you a notice to vacate?
Within 14 days of signing the contract of sale
If the rental provider wants to show your home to prospective buyers, how much notice must they give you?
At least 14 days
If you have a fixed-term lease, when can the rental provider give you a notice to vacate?
Only after the end of your fixed term
If you receive a notice to vacate because the property is being sold, how much notice must you give if you want to move out before the vacate date?
At least 14 days' notice
If you end your rental agreement early because the property is being sold, can you be asked to pay any costs for rent that would ordinarily be owing to the end of the fixed-term date in your agreement?
No, you don't have to pay any costs for rent until the end of the fixed-term date.
If the rental provider wants you to move out before the end of your fixed term, can you ask for compensation for your inconvenience?
Yes, you can ask for compensation.
What are you legally required to do in terms of cleaning the property when it is being sold?
You must keep the premises in a 'reasonably clean condition'.
Can the rental provider ask you to move out just because they are selling the property?
Yes, but they must give you a notice to vacate
How much notice must the rental provider give you if they want you to move out because of the sale?
14 days
If you have a fixed-term lease, can the rental provider ask you to move out before the end of your fixed term?
No, they cannot ask you to move out before the end of your fixed term
If you receive a notice to vacate because the property is being sold, how much notice must you give if you want to move out before the vacate date?
At least 14 days' notice
If the rental provider wants you to move out before the end of your fixed term, can you ask for compensation for your inconvenience?
Yes, you can ask for compensation
If the rental provider asks you to pay 'lease break' costs, what should you do?
Do not pay anything until the claim has gone to VCAT
If you end your rental agreement early because the property is being sold, can you be asked to pay any costs for rent that would ordinarily be owing to the end of the fixed-term date in your agreement?
No, you cannot be asked to pay any costs for rent that would ordinarily be owing to the end of the fixed-term date
If the rental provider wants to enter your home to show it to prospective buyers, how much notice must they give you?
14 days
If you receive a notice of intention to sell and want to move out, how much notice must you give the rental provider?
14 days
If you move out before the vacate date in your notice, are you still responsible for paying the rent?
You only need to pay the rent up to the vacate date in your notice.
According to the text, what is the recommended form to use when reporting repairs to the rental provider?
Notice of breach of duty to rental provider of rented premises
What is the purpose of using the official forms when reporting repairs to the rental provider?
To ensure all important details are included
In what ways can you communicate with the rental provider or agent about repairs?
All of the above
If the rental provider or agent agrees to receiving communications electronically, what can you do?
Send an email or text
What should you do if the repairs needed are urgent?
Call the rental provider or agent as soon as possible
What is the purpose of confirming the repairs needed in writing?
To have proof of when the problem was reported
What is the purpose of keeping a copy of the agent's maintenance or repair form?
To have proof of when the problem was reported
According to the text, what should you do if you cannot contact the rental provider or agent for urgent repairs?
Send a text message or email as evidence of your attempt to contact them
What is the purpose of taking photos and videos of the problem?
To show what the problem is and provide evidence
What should you do to keep records of your contact with the rental provider or agent about the repairs?
All of the above
What should you do if you hand deliver the written notice of repairs to the agent or rental provider?
Write down the date, time, and name of the person you handed it to
When can you send notices by email?
Only if the rental provider or agent has agreed to this
What might you be able to get from the rental provider if they did not arrange for the repairs or took too long to arrange them?
Compensation
When is it recommended to claim compensation for repairs?
After the repairs are completed
What should you do if you want to claim compensation from the rental provider?
Tell the rental provider that you are going to claim compensation
Quiz: Understanding Notices to Vacate and Moving Out During a Property Sale. Test your knowledge on tenants' rights and obligations when facing a property sale. Learn about the reasons for receiving a notice to vacate, the timeline for moving out, and how to navigate the process as a renter.
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