Rent – news and analysis

 

pie chart

End of Tenancy Survey

The NSW Government Department of Fair Trading's end of tenancy survey is an important data source, shedding light on the dynamics of rental arrangements within the state.
Read more
Sydney harbour aerial shot

Federal Inquiry hears from Tenants' Union: Three times as many renters calling now for advice on rent increases

Yesterday, the Tenants' Union of NSW appeared at the Sydney hearings for the Federal Inquiry into the Worsening Rental Crisis in Australia. Leo Patterson Ross, CEO, Tenants' Union of…
Read more
woman hanging a sign saying 'home sweet home'

National 9 Principles for Strengthening Renters' Rights

The National Association of Renters' Organisations has just released a new report, The National Nine: Principles for Strengthening Renters' Rights. The Principles are: Stability,…
Read more
wallpaper

Submission: Improving NSW Rental Laws

We encourage readers of this submission to understand renting as an essential service. People require not just basic shelter but a good home to live a safe, healthy and dignified life. Homes are…
Read more
Sonya

Tenant Advocate's perspective – Sonya Mooring, Murra Mia Western TAAS

We took the opportunity of a recent visit to Murra Mia Western Aboriginal Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service to interview Sonya Mooring, the Tenant Advocate and Team Leader. 
Read more
Listings for rentals from an old newspaper

Modernising Consumer Protection in Renting: From Individualised to Systemic Protections

Over the last 50 years, tenancy acts have been directed by the results of the national inquiry conducted by Ron Sackville as part of the Whitlam poverty inquiries. The recommendations of that…
Read more
Yes to the Voice

Tenants' Union says Yes to the Voice

The Tenants' Union supports a Yes vote in the upcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament. Ensuring all people have a home that nurtures their lives, including connection to community is…
Read more
flooded houses

Tips: Renting after a disaster

Living through a disaster such as a flood or fire is difficult enough without having to worry about your tenancy. So the Tenants’ Union of NSW has prepared these short(ish) answers to common…
Read more
image of Circular Quay in Sydney Harbour, showing office buildings

Own Goal? Thinking about the impact of the FIFA Women’s Cup on rental housing

FIFA Downunder is just a day away as the 2023 Women’s World Cup Finals are played across nine cities in Australia and New Zealand over July and August.  It is truly a mega-event, and a really…
Read more
Speak up now to improve rental laws

Renters, have your say!

The NSW Government has now opened a consultation on Improving NSW renting laws. Now’s your chance to have your say on the changes needed to make renting fair!
Read more
Coastal town in NSW, aerial shot. Image: Bailey Clark @blclark

Tenants' Union hopes newly appointed Rental Commissioner will elevate the conversation about renting in NSW

The Tenants’ Union of NSW congratulates and welcomes the newly appointed NSW Rental Commissioner, Trina Jones. The Rental Commissioner will play an important role in elevating the conversation…
Read more
House key chain being held over the horizon

Joint statement: NSW Government urged to ease pressure on renting households

A Joint Statement by Tenants’ Union of NSW, Shelter NSW, Housing Action for the Aged Group and the NSW Council of Social Services (NCOSS) 
Read more

 

END UNFAIR EVICTIONS

End no grounds

RENT TRACKER

Renting Increase Negotiation Kit

PODCASTS

Renting Bytes podcast

SUPPORT OUR WORK