My landlord is selling in SA. Do I have to move?

Not without a valid notice. On a periodic lease, a sale contract or sales agency agreement allows 60 days' notice.

Your clock

• 60 days: Sale notice
• Give 7 days' written notice. Rent stops the day you hand the place back: Leaving early after that notice
• 7 days' notice, and your consent if your belongings show: Photos or video

The rule in SA

• Periodic lease: Form 7, 60 days, with written evidence.
• Fixed term: a sale reason can only end it at the end of the term, with 60 days (Form 9).
• They must tell you in writing they plan to sell, and name the buyer at least 14 days before settlement.
• Viewings: at a time agreed with you, up to twice in 7 days. You must not refuse unreasonably. If you cannot agree, SACAT can set a time.

A sale in the first 2 months that was not disclosed when you signed lets you end the lease (Form 13).

What to send

Please send the written evidence for the sale reason. I need 7 days' notice before photos.

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
• Law Handbook, Tenant terminating a tenancy
• Law Handbook, The landlord's obligations

General information, not legal advice on your situation.