Section 87L — Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW)

(1) A landlord may give a termination notice on the ground—
(a) the residential premises will cease to be used as rented residential premises under this Act, and
(b) will not be used as rented residential premises under this Act for at least 12 months.
(2) The termination date must be—
(a) for a periodic agreement—at least 90 days after the notice is given, or
(b) for a short fixed term agreement—
(i) on or after the end of the agreement, and
(ii) at least 60 days after the notice is given, or
(c) for another fixed term agreement—
(i) on or after the end of the agreement, and
(ii) at least 90 days after the notice is given.
(3) The landlord requires the approval of the Secretary to enter into a residential tenancy agreement under this Act for the residential premises within 12 months after the termination date.
(4) The Secretary must give approval if satisfied the change of use under subsection (1) was not carried out because of circumstances beyond the landlord’s control.

Related sections

• s 87I — Tenant no longer eligible for transitional housing program
• s 87J — Premises required for key worker accommodation
• s 87K — Tenant no longer eligible for student accommodation
• s 87M — Landlord or family will reside at the premises
• s 87N — Employee and caretaker residential tenancy agreements
• s 88 — Termination notices for non-payment of rent or charges

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