Can my landlord kick me out in the ACT?

Only if the landlord has a listed reason. With no fault, notice is 8 to 26 weeks, with evidence.

Your clock

• 8 weeks: Moving in or sale
• 12 weeks: Renovation
• 2 weeks' notice, or 4 days in the last 2 weeks: You leave early

The rule in the ACT

• Periodic lease: moving in or sale, 8 weeks. Major renovation, 12 weeks. Other lawful use, 26 weeks.
• Unpaid rent: 1 week to pay, then 2 weeks' notice to vacate. Other breach: 2 weeks to fix, then 2 weeks.
• If you stay, the landlord must apply to ACAT. Only an ACAT order can remove you, then police with a warrant, usually with 2 days' notice.

ACAT can disallow a notice that is payback, if you apply before the notice period ends.

What to send

I received a notice to vacate dated [date]. Please send the written evidence.

Who to call

• ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT), (02) 6207 1740
• Access Canberra (Office of Rental Bonds), 13 22 81
• Legal Aid ACT Tenancy Advice Service, 1300 402 512

Where this comes from

• Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT) ss 41, 64AD, Sch 1 cl 92 to 97

General information, not legal advice on your situation.