We’ve been fighting for decades to strengthen renters' rights by changing law in NSW. Now it's finally happening. The reforms cap rent increases at once yearly, will end no-grounds evictions and make it easier to have pets in your home. Find out more...
In November 2022 almost 100 Tenant Advocates and guests gathered on Yuin Country for our Annual Conference. The theme of the conference this year was "Standing Strong" – in reference to the work Tenant Advocates do supporting tenants, especially through tough times like the last few years.
Some renters are not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 or any similar legislation. These marginal renters – including boarders, lodgers and many share house occupants – have no…
'Occupancy principles' are part of the occupancy agreements model of law reform implemented by the Australian Capital Territory in its Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT). The TU…
Most renters in NSW are covered by residential tenancies legislation. Some renters, however, are not. These 'marginal renters' come from different walks of life, and live in a wide…
As well as referring to the draft Regulation, this submission refers to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) (the Act),the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (NSW) (the 1987 Act) and the…
In this submission we have taken a practical, technical perspective on the draft Bill. By this we mean that we accept that at this late stage in the long-running review of the State's…
Aspects of the recent ‘Reshaping Public Housing’ reforms have generated serious work disincentives for public housing tenants. These aspects of the reforms should be repealed.
The National Association of Tenants Organisations is pleased to see the NRAS adopted by the Government and given such a high priority. We welcome it as an innovation and an addition to national…
The Tenants' Union believes that it is important to ensure the integrity of the systems administered by the NSW Land and Housing Corporation (the corporate aspect of Housing NSW) for…
This submission is addressed to the first two of the terms of reference of the Inquiry. In particular, the submission considers: the allocation of social housing as one of several forms of…
