A boarding house landlord wants a boarder to leave but has no specific reason. What notice is needed?
Correct Answer
A) At least 28 days' written notice, and no reason needs to be stated.
Section 66U(1)(d) lets a boarding house landlord end a tenancy on 28 days' notice without giving a reason. The notice must be in writing with the dates, names and contact details in s 66U(2). Immediate or 48-hour termination is available only for the specific grounds in s 66U(1)(a) and (b).
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Section 66U(1)(d) allows 28 days' notice without a reason for boarding house tenancies.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: At least 90 days' written notice, the same as for an ordinary periodic tenancy.
Section 66U(1)(d) sets 28 days for boarding houses when no reason is given.
Option C: At least 48 hours' written notice, since boarding tenancies are informal.
Forty-eight hours is only available for listed reasons such as unpaid rent or illegal use.
Option D: At least 14 days' notice, stating the reason in the notice.
Fourteen days applies to boarding service tenancies; no-reason notice is 28 days.
Background Knowledge for Property Management
Source: https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1986/0120/latest/whole.html
Exam Tip for Property Management
Boarding house landlord, no reason: 28 days.
Common Mistakes to Avoid on Property Management Questions
- •Using the 90-day ordinary tenancy period for boarding houses.
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