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Late Rent Notice - Template, Sample Form to Fill out

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What is a Late Rent Notice?

A Late Rent Notice is a ready-to-use legal template for Australia. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Late Rent Notice cover?

The Late Rent Notice is organised into sections covering 1. Particulars of the arrears, 2. Other amounts owing, 3. Request for payment, 4. Important information about your rights and our rights, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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You can download your completed Late Rent Notice as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

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Is a Late Rent Notice legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Late Rent Notice is generally legally binding in Australia, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Late Rent Notice in Australia?

A Late Rent Notice should comply with the laws in force in Australia. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

Do I need a lawyer to use a Late Rent Notice?

For most standard situations you can complete the Late Rent Notice yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

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Download the completed Late Rent Notice as Word or PDF and sign it as required in Australia. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

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Most people finish the Late Rent Notice in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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________
(Lessor / Managing Agent)

________
Telephone: ________
Email: ________

________

________
(Tenant)
________

NOTICE OF RENT ARREARS / REMINDER OF OVERDUE RENT

Tenancy address (the “Premises”): ________

Residential tenancy agreement dated: ________

Dear ________,

I refer to the residential tenancy agreement between us in respect of the Premises identified above (the “Tenancy Agreement”). This letter is sent to remind you that, as at the date of this letter, rent payable under the Tenancy Agreement remains unpaid and is in arrears.

1. Particulars of the arrears

  1. Rent under the Tenancy Agreement is payable at the rate of $________ per ________, payable in advance.
  2. Rent fell due on ________ and has not been received.
  3. As at ________, your rent is ________ days in arrears.
  4. The total amount of rent currently outstanding is $________ (________ dollars).

2. Other amounts owing

In addition to the rent referred to above, the following amounts are owing under the Tenancy Agreement: $________ (________ dollars) in respect of ________.

The total amount presently owing by you is $________ (________ dollars).

Please note: under residential tenancy legislation a lessor may not recover a penalty for late payment of rent. No interest, administration fee or “late charge” is claimed in this notice except to the extent (if any) that it is lawfully recoverable under the applicable residential tenancy law of ________.

3. Request for payment

If this matter has been an oversight, I ask that you pay the total amount owing in full immediately, and in any event within ________ days of the date of this letter. Payment should be made by the following method:

________

4. Important information about your rights and our rights

  1. This letter is a courtesy reminder only and is not a termination notice.
  2. If the rent remains unpaid, the lessor may, in accordance with the residential tenancy legislation applicable in ________, issue a formal notice to remedy the breach and/or a notice of termination, and may apply to the relevant tribunal or court for orders, which may include orders for payment of the arrears, termination of the tenancy and possession of the Premises.
  3. Nothing in this letter waives or limits any right or remedy available to the lessor under the Tenancy Agreement or at law, all of which are expressly reserved.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours sincerely,



________
(Lessor / Managing Agent for the Lessor)

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