🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

How does eviction affect tenants' lives? If you’re subscribed to our Housing News Digest you might have seen us highlight this great article that came out on The Conversation last week. See here: bit.ly/3D58cMa

Natural disasters can be daunting, but with proper preparation renters can put themselves in a better position. See tinyurl.com/s8vbw9c6 ahead of weather warnings for Brisbane and northern NSW. By taking these precautions you’ll be better prepared to weather the storm.

Are you still wondering what is happening to rent increases, eviction, and pets with the new changes to renting law in NSW? We are hosting a webinar about the New Renting Laws, make sure to follow the links in our linktree here: tenants.org.au/links and submit your questions!

National Shelter has released their 2025 Policy Priorities - calling to action the Australian Government to fix the housing system so that Australia has the decent affordable housing it needs. See National Shelters Policy Priorities here: tinyurl.com/nhk74kxs

Don't forget to submit your questions and get involved in our webinars about the new rental reforms coming into effect in New South Wales very soon! Submit your questions and find the links to the webinars here: tenants.org.au/links

NSW Fair Trading last week released their report and insights where they investigated rental market bidding behaviour in the past 10 years. Find out what we learned in Tenants' Union of NSW Leo Patterson Ross' blog post about it here: tinyurl.com/5n6rh827

As of yesterday all toilets in rentals must be dual flush, with a minimum 3-star Water Efficiency Labelling to meet legally prescribed water efficiency measures. If these standards aren't met, the landlord cannot pass on water usage charges to the tenant. tinyurl.com/3mfaebc8

From 31 October 2024 the 12 month cap on rent increases (for most agreements) and the ban on fees for background checks came into effect. But what if the notice is valid, but looks too high? For any advice find your local service at tenants.org.au through 'Get Advice'.

With the federal election just around the corner, Everybody's Home have developed a quick and easy way to get in contact with your local candidate and let them know that housing is something you will be voting on this election. Send your email here: tinyurl.com/yeynfks8

Pets are family. Pictured is our Community Education Coordinator Charlie's dog, Happy, enjoying a day at our office. There are some new changes coming to renting with pets in NSW... From 19 May 2025, you will have the right to request permission to keep pets in your home.

Did you see Tenant News in your inbox? It's got all the latest for renters – from eviction rule changes, to election news, to new standards for your toilet! Subscribe via the link in the comments. Newsletter link: tinyurl.com/4afs73ws Subscribe link: eepurl.com/JBMVb

Make sure you keep up to date with what tenancy law changes are coming into effect next month - as well as what ones already have come into effect in NSW via our resource. We are updating this resource regularly. Find the page via our website or the URL in the post.

In 2024 we hosted six Renters' Forums across New South Wales focused on listening to renter led stories, solutions and ideas. We heard from diverse rooms of renters and have put together a report showcasing our take. Please join us for our online launch: tinyurl.com/377vwbwa

The central purpose of these forums was to directly engage renters across NSW, particularly those from often marginalised communities, to share their experiences and propose solutions related to the challenges of renting - check it out here: tinyurl.com/8tn9aywm

We put some data together about NCAT - who is using it and why? This is a small snapshot that allows us to compare the rates tenants and landlords are applying to the tribunal, as well as percentage of eviction applications - see the rest here: tinyurl.com/pr67n27m

Today is the day! As of the 19th of May the Act has now made 'no grounds' evictions unlawful - on behalf of all renters in NSW we signed a giant letter for posting to say "Goodbye No Grounds, Don't Come Back!"

On 19 May 2025, new tenancy laws came into effect in NSW. The Tenants’ Union has already updated many of our key factsheets to bring them into line with the new laws, find the links through our page here: tenants.org.au/resource/law-c…

The threat of being evicted for no fault stopped renters from feeling safe in asserting their rights for too long. This win and removal of no grounds evictions is truly a testament to decades of community advocacy and action. Goodbye and good riddance no grounds.

From 19 May 2025, the landlord/agent must allow a fee-free and accessible option for paying your rent. Landlords, agents and third party companies are also no longer allowed to charge prospective renters for background checks when applying for a rental property.

If you've faced unfair treatment, disputes, rent increases, eviction - we hear you. Your voice matters - share your story with us to shed light on the crisis here: tenants.org.au/tu/tell-your-s…