1. Notice, Notice, Notice – A notice of termination must always be given far in advance, whether you are the tenant or the landlord. Always make sure your notice complies with the legal time minimum. Remember a notice must:
   • Be in writing
   • Include the address of the premises
   • Be dated and signed
   • Include the exact date on which the tenant must/plans to leave (not by or before)
   • Have full details of any contract breaches that have lead to an end in the agreement
   • If served by a landlord, include a statement about the tenants’ rights and obligations according to the agreement
2. The Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal – If you want to break a contract early, for whatever reason, the CTTT is a cheap, and generally informal way to do it. The CTTT can give orders to end agreements, pay compensation and a number of other things. Each side must plead their case before the CTTT, who will then come to a decision regarding the agreement. When the CTTT serves an order, it is legally binding.
3. Neighbourhood Watch - If your neighbours are doing something you think warrants eviction, it is important to approach things in a sensible order. First, go to your neighbours and ask them to stop. If this does not have the desired affect go to the body corporate of your building. The body corporate will decide if your complaint is fair, and then pursue it with your neighbours’ landlord. If at any time you feel threatened by your neighbours, you should immediately call the police.
4. The Last Straw - If an order has been served by the CTTT, and the tenant still hasn’t vacated the premises by the date specified on the order, the local sheriff can be called in to physically remove the tenant.
5. Seeking Knowledge – There is plenty of information about tenancy agreements available on the web. A good place to start is www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au This website has plenty of legal information about notice times, abandoned properties and the CTTT process. Tenants can also seek more info about their rights and responsibilities at: www.tenants.org.au while www.thelandlord.com.au is a useful resource for landlords.

So There you Go Pyrmont People, some practical advice on ending tenancies, whether you live in a apartment or a terrace in the beautiful suburb of pyrmont .