In this submission, the Tenants' Union of NSW focuses on three key issues: ageing in place, the precarious situation of ‘older renters’ in the private rental market, and the adequate…
Over the past six months the Southern Sydney Tenants' Advice and Advocacy Service at Metro Assist has seen a steady influx of problems with granny flats. There can be hidden traps when…
The Tenants’ Union is pleased to provide this response to NSW Fair Trading’s discussion paper for the statutory review of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010. This contribution forms part of our…
The marginal rental sector serves a valuable role in our housing system, but it is not well-regulated. Unlawful boarding houses – often ordinary houses and flats that have been internally…
The Tenants’ Union of NSW supports the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Occupancy Agreements) Bill 2011 introduced by the Member for Sydney, Clover Moore, and commends it to other Members of…
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…
