Over the last decade we have seen a dramatic uptake in solar panels on Australian homes, but a large portion of the population has been excluded from the benefits: renters. These benefits…
The National Association of Renters’ Organisations welcomes the release of the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council’s second State of the Housing System report. Meeting the…
On 19 May 2025, new tenancy rules came into effect for evictions, renting with pets, and a fee-free way to pay the rent. We celebrated this milestone with an action in Town Hall square with…
Pets are family! As a tenant you have rights under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019. This factsheet explains the laws relating to keeping a pet at…
The Tenants' Union Rent Tracker Research Project aims to give tenants, researchers, journalists, and others a clear way to understand rent movements in NSW. Our tools use data published by…
For people relying on rental properties to keep a roof over their heads, there are few things more scary than the possibility of being evicted from their home. This research examines the…
A group of boarding house residents in Selwyn St Paddington is being told to leave to make way for unaffordable housing. Neighbours in their community and supporters have mounted an admirable…
The NSW housing system, and in particular the private rental market, has failed to ensure everyone has access to safe, secure, affordable housing. This failure increases both the risk of…
We hope to see the Homes for NSW plan set out a shared vision, one that imagines and clearly sets a path towards better outcomes for people seeking social housing and homelessness assistance in…
Housing continues to dominate political debate at all levels of government. We're proud of the work we've done, but also look towards the work still to be completed. Check out our 2023…
Today marks a major victory for renters across New South Wales. Years of advocacy, community organising, and relentless efforts by renters, housing advocates, and the NSW network of local…
