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Vacating Government Employee Housing

If you want to vacate the property, you must give Government Employee Housing at least 21 days’ notice in writing. But the more notice, the better. If you don’t give at least 21 days’ notice, you can be charged after you vacate.

To avoid any surprises and make vacating a smooth process, read the information below before you submit your vacate notice.

Before you vacate

The tenant is provided the details of a Key Agent when they are allocated a house. When a tenant vacates a property, the Key Agent must do a final inspection.

Make sure that:

  • the property has been cleaned
  • all furniture and belongings are removed
  • the gardens and outdoor areas are clean and tidy.

You will continue to be charged rent until:

  • your keys are returned to the Key Agent
  • your furniture and personal belongings have been removed from the house.

Any valuable items or personal documents left for more than 7 days in an abandoned house may be sold or disposed of.

Make sure that you:

  • take a final reading for services like gas and water
  • cancel any phone or internet services
  • contact Australia Post and have your mail redirected.

For more details about what is expected of you when you vacate a property, see GEH vacancy requirements (PDF, 128.2 KB).

Contact us

Government employee housing

Phone: 1800 804 713
Email: DIT.GEHadmin@sa.gov.au