The NSW Law Reform Commission is currently undertaking a review of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1967 NSW. The Tenants' Union participated in a stakeholder consultation meeting and submitted…
Although the official NCAT website states that “[m]ost people represent themselves at NCAT. You can conduct your own case without a lawyer or other representative”, the Law and Justice…
Look out for over 5,000 tenancy posters all across NSW – in local cafes, libraries, and on the streets! Or download and print them to put on a wall near you.
In the process of finding a rental home, be aware that there are scammers who try to trick people into paying for places that either don’t exist or are completely different to the photos in the…
It is timely to reassess the short-term rental accommodation regulatory framework to determine whether existing regulations are meeting their intended goals and identify any additional measures…
No-one should have to live with roaches! They are gross. But hating roaches and the existence of roaches in the property might not be a good enough legal reason to end a tenancy without having…
Renting can be tricky to navigate, especially if you are new to renting in NSW or haven’t rented for a while. The New Renters Kit helps renters put the pieces together, avoid common pitfalls,…
This letter could be used if you have limited rental history in NSW but want to establish that you are able to pay the rent and maintain a tenancy. You might use this letter if you lived in a…
We are in the midst of a rental crisis. Renters are struggling to cope with soaring rents, lack of homes, massive energy bills, and the threat of eviction. That’s why the Tenants’ Union and the…
Here are some tips to help if you need to negotiate with a landlord or real estate agent. We all negotiate at times, but it can be challenging to negotiate with a landlord. Tenants are generally…
