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Fair go for renters in tax reform

Property investors are getting billions in tax breaks through negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount but renters aren't getting much in return.
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AI & tenancy advice: Helpful tool or hidden risk?

With their growing presence and influence it’s important to understand the limitations – especially if you are thinking about using AI in relation to navigating a legal dispute. AI is not a…
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Bond Kit: Guide to protecting your bond

The rental bond is your money. This kit will help you protect it, avoid unfair losses and get your money back when you move out.
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Bond Loss Tracker

Use this tool to explore how the risk and severity of bond loss has changed across Sydney and regional NSW.
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Tenants' Union submission

Pre-Budget Submission 2026-27

The Tenants' Union Pre-Budget Submission for the 2026-2027 budget addresses proposals across the portfolios of Treasury, Fair Trading and Better Regulation, the Attorney-General, and…
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Tenants' Union submission

Submission: Capital Gains Tax Discount

The Tenants' Union of NSW welcomed the opportunity to provide a submission to the Federal Government Select Committee on the operation of capital gains tax. We have a long standing interest…
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Anderson’s Win Settles More than One Dispute on Unfair Contract Terms

While new land lease community laws have been in place for over a year prohibiting the use of multiple elements in a fixed method of site fee increase, last year one case challenged the practice…
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NCAT Snapshot

NCAT Snapshot

A data dashboard based on data provided to us by the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). You can explore the types of applications being made by landlords and tenants across…
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Outasite – land lease communities magazine

We have just published issue 13 of Outasite – our print publication for land lease communities. Over 6,000 copies were delivered to mailboxes in communities all over NSW.
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There's still time to negotiate fixed-method site-fee increases

If you are a home owner with non-compliant fixed-method site fee increases, you can still act on your rights. But be quick!
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Operator responsibilities around emergencies and evacuation procedures

The operator of a land lease community has a responsibility to have emergency evacuation procedures in place. With this responsibility there is also a requirement to reasonably ensure residents…
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