South Australian Consolidated Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1995 - SECT 79

79—Termination of residential tenancy

A residential tenancy terminates if—

            (a)         the tenancy is for a fixed term and the fixed term comes to an end; or

            (b)         the landlord or the tenant terminates the tenancy by notice of termination given to the other (as required under this Act); or

            (c)         the Tribunal terminates the tenancy; or

            (d)         a person having title superior to the landlord's title becomes entitled to possession of the premises under the order of the Tribunal or a court ¹ ; or

            (e)         a mortgagee takes possession of the premises under a mortgage; or

            (f)         the tenant abandons the premises; or

            (g)         the tenant dies without leaving dependants in occupation of the premises; or

            (h)         the tenant gives up possession of the premises with the landlord's consent; or

                  (i)         the interest of the tenant merges with another estate or interest in the land; or

            (j)         disclaimer of the tenancy occurs.

Note—

1         See section 96.