I want to move back into my house, what now?
Giving Notice (The Official Bit)
Once you give us the go-ahead, we’ll issue the correct notice to the tenant—42 days’ notice, nice and tidy. We’ll make sure it’s all legally sound and clearly communicated. The notice period is
Counter Notice (Sometimes a Plot Twist)
In some cases, the tenant may decide to move out earlier and give us what’s called a counter notice—21 days’ notice to vacate. This only applies if they’re on a periodic tenancy (not a fixed term). We’ll keep you in the loop if this happens.
Final Inspection
Once the tenant has moved out, we’ll conduct a detailed final inspection within 1–2 business days, using the original condition report as our guide. If required, we’ll arrange for meth testing and take a final water reading (charged to the outgoing tenant).
Pro tip: Always allow 3–5 days between the vacate date and you taking possession so we’ve got time to handle any surprise repairs or clean-ups before handover.
Sorting the Bond
If any damage or cleaning pops up, we’ll take care of organising the work and recover the cost from the tenant’s bond. If there’s a disagreement, don’t worry—we’ll manage the Tenancy Tribunal process on your behalf. Just note it can take 2–3 months in some areas to get a hearing date, so patience may be needed!
Handover Time!
Once everything’s squared away, the keys will be ready for collection from our office.