Can my landlord kick me out in SA?

No, not without a legal reason. Notice is usually 60 or 90 days, less for unpaid rent or breach.

Your clock

• 60 days: Possession reasons
• 90 days: Other listed reasons
• Give 7 days' written notice. Rent stops the day you hand the place back: Leaving early after a 60-day notice

The rule in SA

• Periodic lease: 60 days (Form 7) for demolition, major renovation, owner or close family moving in, or a sale. 90 days (Form 8) for other listed reasons.
• End of a fixed term: 60 days (Form 9), with a listed reason.
• Rent 14 days late: Form 5, 7 clear days to pay, or the tenancy ends. Other breach: 7 days to fix, then 7 to leave.
• Only SACAT can order you out.

SACAT can cancel a notice that is payback. If domestic abuse caused the breach, apply within 30 days of the notice.

What to send

I received a notice dated [date]. Please send the evidence for the reason.

Who to call

• South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT), 1800 723 767
• Legal Services Commission SA, Legal Helpline, 1300 366 424
• Consumer and Business Services (CBS), 131 882

Where this comes from

• Law Handbook, Landlord terminating a tenancy (revised 28 Jan 2026)
• Law Handbook, Where there is a breach by the tenant

General information, not legal advice on your situation.