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The Notice to Vacate Premises is a crucial document in New Zealand's residential tenancy framework, used when a landlord or property manager needs to formally request that tenants vacate a rental property. This notice must be issued in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and must include specific statutory requirements such as appropriate notice periods, valid grounds for termination, and proper service methods. The document is typically used in situations such as property sale, major renovations, serious breach of tenancy agreement, or when the landlord requires the property for personal use. It must clearly state the legal basis for the notice, provide all required information about the property and parties involved, and specify the date by which the premises must be vacated. The notice forms part of the formal documentation that may be required in Tenancy Tribunal proceedings if disputes arise.

1. Property Details: Full legal address of the rental property

2. Date of Notice: The date the notice is being issued

3. Party Details: Full names and contact details of both landlord/property manager and tenant(s)

4. Vacation Date: Clear statement of the required date by which the premises must be vacated

5. Legal Authority: Citation of relevant section of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 under which notice is being given

6. Reason for Notice: Clear statement of the grounds for requiring vacation of the premises

7. Required Condition: Statement of the condition in which the property must be left

8. Signature Block: Space for signature, name, and date for the party giving notice