Section 50 — Residential Tenancies Act 1986: Circumstances in which tenancies are terminated
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50 Circumstances in which tenancies are terminated Subject in the case of a subtenancy to section 57 of this Act, no tenancy to which this Act applies shall terminate or be terminated otherwise than as follows: (a) On the expiry of the term of the tenancy, in the case of a fixed-term tenancy: (b) By the giving of notice of a period no shorter than that required by this Act, in the case of a periodic tenancy or where provision is made in the tenancy agreement for termination by notice: (c) Where the tenant acquires the landlord's interest in the premises: (d) Where the tenant surrenders the tenancy, or delivers up vacant possession of the premises, to the landlord with the landlord's written consent: (e) By disclaimer, by any person having lawful power to disclaim: (f) By order of the Tribunal pursuant to the powers conferred on it by this Act. Compare: Residential Tenancies Act, 1978-1981 (South Australia),
s 61(1)
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