Koori Renters Kit
The Koori Renters Kit contains clear, practical, and culturally-informed info about renting laws in NSW, so mob know their rights, responsibilities, and options.
This Kit was designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander renters, community supporters and advocates. It is published by the Tenants’ Union of NSW, in collaboration with the network of Aboriginal Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services.
We made this kit because Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are often renters, but are also often under-supported and continue to experience systemic racism, housing insecurity, and the ongoing impacts of colonisation, dispossession, and harmful government policies. We hope to support self determination, reduce evictions, and strengthen the ability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tenants and their advocates to:
- challenge unfair treatment,
- access repairs,
- protect bonds and,
- navigate processes like the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal with confidence and support.
We don’t always agree with the way the rental system works, but we want renters to understand the law – so that you know your rights and can make a good, secure home!
If you would like a printed copy of the Kit (or many copies to distribute to tenants!) email us at contact@tenantsunion.org.au
Resource updated March 2026
This resource is intended as a guide and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice. It applies to people who live in, or are affected by, the law as it applies in New South Wales Australia.
© Tenants’ Union of NSW.
