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Question Details: I was never given the option of signing a lease and I was not made aware of the other agreements that the tenants had with the landlord. The only thing I was told was the start date for paying the rent. I was never told how long the lease was for or when it would end.
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Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley
When there is no tenancy agreement in place (written or otherwise) between you and the landlord, your legal obligations will be determined by what you have agreed with your current flatmates (in writing or verbally).
If you have agreed a minimum notice period for moving out, or something similar, if you do not comply they could apply to the Disputes Tribunal for unpaid rent and other expenses.
However, if you have not agreed anything with your flatmates, you need only be "reasonable". Two weeks' notice is often reasonable, but it does depend on the circumstances. You may wish to come to an alternative arrangement which is agreeable to all parties so as to ensure a stress-free move.
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