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Tenancy law has changed – 19 May 2025

Tenancy law has changed in NSW

We’ve been fighting for decades to strengthen renters' rights by changing law in NSW. Now it's finally happening. The reforms cap rent increases at once yearly, will end no-grounds…
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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. This Tenants…
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Information resource: Mortgagee repossession

Mortgagee repossession

As a tenant in NSW you have certain legal rights – this resource explains your rights if the landlord doesn’t pay their loan, and the bank or lender (the ‘mortgagee’) wants to sell or take…
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Listening to Renters' Voices

In 2024 we organised a series of innovative Renters’ Forums in partnership with the Sydney Alliance and the NSW Rental Commissioner, NSW Fair Trading.
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Rent Tracker Area Tool

Use this tool to explore how the price and supply of rental homes has changed across all districts of Sydney and regional areas of NSW.
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Renters have rights – a short summary

A very short guide to tenants' legal rights in New South Wales.
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Annual Report 2023-2024

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…
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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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Text: Supplementary guide: Domestic violence and renting

Domestic violence and renting: Supplementary Guide

Everyone deserves a safe home. Tenancy law can help victim-survivors of domestic violence in a number of ways. This Supplementary Guide provides additional information further to our Domestic…
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Survey on rental racism

Do you have a multicultural background and have rented in NSW in the last 5 years? Help researchers understand your unique experience to get better solutions by filling out a quick survey. 
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Roaches in your rental – to leave or not to leave

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…
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Annual Report 2022-2023

It will be no surprise that the housing crisis in NSW has dominated the Tenants' Union's work this year. Read about our work in our 2022-2023 Annual Report.
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