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title: "Landlord's termination notice for non-payment of rent, with rent ledger reconciliation schedule (NSW)"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/precedents/residential-tenancies/landlord-non-payment-termination-notice-and-ledger-schedule-nsw"
type: "precedent"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "a57-landlord-non-payment-termination-notice-and-ledger-schedule-nsw"
area_id: "A57"
kind: "notice"
ai_level: "yellow"
version: 1
task_ids: ["A57-N20261018-4", "A57-N20261018-2"]
law_stated_as_at: "2026-10-18"
---

# Landlord's termination notice for non-payment of rent, with rent ledger reconciliation schedule (NSW)

> A NSW non-payment termination notice with the statements the Residential Tenancies Act requires, built on a rent ledger reconciliation that proves the rent has been unpaid for at least 14 days, plus the steps if the…

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Law stated as at: 2026-10-18

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A NSW non-payment termination notice with the statements the Residential Tenancies Act requires, built on a rent ledger reconciliation that proves the rent has been unpaid for at least 14 days, plus the steps if the tenant pays or agrees a repayment plan.

## Key facts

- Kind: Notice. A formal notice to serve or publish.
- Practice area: [Residential Tenancies](https://ailawframework.com/precedents/residential-tenancies.md)
- Jurisdictions: New South Wales
- AI level: Yellow. AI can help in set ways. A lawyer checks specific points before use.
- Law stated as at: 2026-10-18
- Status: Maintained. Checked on 2026-10-18 against the 5 authorities it cites, for New South Wales.

## When to use it

Use for a landlord or agent when rent (or water usage or utility charges) has remained unpaid for at least 14 days under a NSW residential tenancy agreement. Reconcile the ledger first: an arrears figure that is wrong, or rent not yet 14 days overdue, makes the notice ineffective. For other breaches use the breach notice and the validity checklist in this library.

## Used for these tasks

- [Reconcile the rent ledger for an arrears notice or claim](https://ailawframework.com/practice/residential-tenancies.md#A57-N20261018-4)
- [Check a landlord's termination notice for validity](https://ailawframework.com/practice/residential-tenancies.md#A57-N20261018-2)

## How AI may be used

AI may reconcile the rent ledger against the agreement and bank records and fill the notice from the reconciled figures; the landlord's agent or lawyer checks the arrears, the 14-day tests and the dates before the notice is signed and served.

**AI may:**

- Rebuild the rent ledger from the agreement's rent and due dates and the payments received, and show the date each period became overdue
- Calculate the date the rent had been unpaid for 14 days and the earliest termination date for the method of service
- Fill the premises, parties, arrears and dates into the notice from the reconciled schedule

**AI must not:**

- Must not include in the arrears anything other than rent, water usage or utility charges payable under the agreement (for example repair costs or fees)
- Must not choose a termination date or service method without the lawyer or agent checking the service rules
- Must not sign or serve the notice, or tell the tenant they must leave regardless of payment

**The lawyer checks:**

- Ledger reconciled to bank records, rent increases and any rent reductions or credits, and the arrears are rent, water or utility charges only
- Rent unpaid for at least 14 days before the notice is given, and the termination date at least 14 days after it is given (allowing for the service method)
- The notice states that the tenant need not vacate if they pay all arrears or enter and comply with a repayment plan, and any prescribed matters or approved form are used
- If the tenant pays or agrees a plan, the Tribunal or Sheriff is notified as s 89 requires

## Authorities

- [Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) s 82 (termination notice contents: premises, termination date, ground, prescribed matters; in writing and signed)](https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2010-042)
- [Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) s 87C(2) (breach notice: termination date at least 14 days after the notice is given)](https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2010-042)
- [Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) s 88 (non-payment notice: no effect unless unpaid for at least 14 days; no prior demand needed; must state the tenant need not vacate if they pay or enter and comply with a repayment plan; early application to the Tribunal)](https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2010-042)
- [Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) s 89 (payment or repayment plan prevents a termination order; landlord must notify the Tribunal or the Sheriff; frequent late payment)](https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2010-042)
- [Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) s 83(2) (landlord's application for a termination order: timing and vacant possession not given)](https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2010-042)

## Full text and drafting notes

The full text and the drafting notes are not part of this public page. Signed-in firm accounts can read them at https://ailawframework.com/precedents/residential-tenancies/landlord-non-payment-termination-notice-and-ledger-schedule-nsw and through the signed-in MCP connector https://ailawframework.com/mcp/firm.

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*