A boarder tells the boarding house manager in person that he is leaving the day after tomorrow. Is this valid notice?
Correct Answer
D) Yes; a boarder can end with 48 hours' notice, and it need not be written.
Section 66V lets a tenant under a boarding house tenancy end it by giving at least 48 hours' notice to the landlord, and the notice need not be in writing. This is much shorter than the 21 days a periodic tenant under an ordinary tenancy must give.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Section 66V gives boarders a 48-hour notice period that can be given orally.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: No; a boarder must give 21 days' written notice, like other periodic tenants.
Section 66V sets 48 hours for boarding house tenants and allows oral notice.
Option B: No; a boarder's notice is valid only if it is in writing and signed.
Section 66V(2) says the notice need not be in writing.
Option C: Yes, but only if he has been a boarder for at least 28 days.
Section 66V has no minimum stay before a boarder may give 48 hours' notice.
Background Knowledge for Property Management
Source: https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1986/0120/latest/whole.html
Exam Tip for Property Management
Boarder leaving: 48 hours, oral is fine.
Common Mistakes to Avoid on Property Management Questions
- •Applying the 21-day periodic tenancy notice to boarding houses.
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