Domestic Violence Tenancy Termination Notice Example
Example document for Domestic Violence Tenancy Termination Notice. Use this as a reference when creating your own.
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Document: Domestic Violence Tenancy Termination Notice
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Last updated 7/30/2026
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TENANCY TERMINATION NOTICE
To: Mr John Smith Smith Real Estate 12 High Street Sydney NSW 2000
From: Sarah Jones 45 Ocean Drive Bondi NSW 2026
Date: 15 October 2023
Re: Termination of Tenancy at 45 Ocean Drive, Bondi NSW 2026
I am writing to give notice that I am terminating my tenancy agreement for the property located at 45 Ocean Drive, Bondi NSW 2026 due to domestic violence.
Details of Tenancy:
- Tenant Name: Sarah Jones
- Start Date of Tenancy: 1 January 2023
- Reason for Termination: Domestic Violence
Evidence Attached: I have attached the following evidence to support this notice (tick one):
- A certified copy of an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order made for my protection.
Termination Date: Pursuant to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW), I confirm that the tenancy will end on the day this notice is given: 15 October 2023.
Vacating the Property: I have already vacated the property due to safety concerns. I will return the keys to your office at 10:00 am on 16 October 2023.
I request that you inspect the property at this time. Please forward my bond refund to the following bank account:
- Account Name: Sarah Jones
- BSB: 062-123
- Account Number: 12345678
Forwarding Address: Please send any future correspondence to: PO Box 999 Randwick NSW 2031
Contact Details: I can be contacted at 0412 345 678. Please do not share my contact details or new address with Mr Mark Wilson.
Yours sincerely,
[Signature of Sarah Jones]
Sarah Jones
Notes
This example shows a tenant in NSW terminating the lease on the same day the notice is given, which is allowed under NSW law. The tenant has ticked the box for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order. The tenant uses a PO Box for privacy.
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Document Type
Domestic Violence Tenancy Termination Notice
A legal form allowing a tenant to end a tenancy agreement immediately due to domestic violence without financial penalty.