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    The Changing Face of Renting: Trends from the End of Tenancy Survey
    What to expect when attending the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).
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Tenancy law has changed on 19 May 2025

 

Tenancy law has changed on 19 May 2025
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When and how should I pay my rent? See Factsheet 5: Rent payment. What are the rules about rent increases? See Factsheet 9: Rent increases. To negotiate, check out our Rent Increase Negotiation Kit. What if I am behind on the rent? See Factsheet 10: Overdue rent. Then explore more resources below. 

 

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  • 1: Introduction to renting in NSW
  • 5: Rent payment
  • 9: Rent increases
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  • 17: Eviction – landlord ends tenancy
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  • 17: Payment of rent arrears
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  • 21: Rent increase in share housing
  • 22: Recovery of overpaid rent - rent increase
  • 28: Unpaid water charges
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  • 31: Invalid electricity bill
  • 50: Repayment Plan Agreement
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