Identify the agreement and the proposed sale arrangement
Check the current agreement, named parties, term and any proposed change in ownership. Confirm whether the sale is proposed, completed or subject to conditions. Do not promise vacant possession or tell a renter to leave based only on a general online article.
Verify notice and inspection rules locally
Notice grounds, form, timing and buyer inspections can be governed by different rules. NSW property owners and renters can consult NSW Government renting guidance, including ending-tenancy and landlord-entry resources. For other states and territories, use that jurisdiction’s official authority. Confirm the current law before issuing any notice.
Keep communication accurate and documented
Provide clear written information about the sale and any proposed access, and retain messages and notices. Do not describe a request as a legal termination unless it meets the applicable requirements. If the renter disagrees or faces pressure to leave, obtain prompt advice from a qualified tenancy lawyer or the official dispute service.
Keep cleaning arrangements separate
A sale clean is optional work that requires a separate agreed scope and access arrangement. It does not end a tenancy, create vacant possession or change a renter’s legal rights. Do not enter or arrange a clean without appropriate authority.
