90 days' notice
For a periodic tenancy only - a fixed-term tenancy cannot be ended this way before its end date. No reason needs to be given.
Earliest valid date, if you serve notice today
28 December 2026
Notice periods run from the day after service, plus one buffer day so this date is never short.
Legal reference: s.51(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (as amended by the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024, effective 30 January 2025).
Source: Residential Tenancies Act 1986, as amended by the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024. This is general information, not legal advice - check tenancy.govt.nz or a lawyer for your specific situation.