A successful campaign
The NSW Government has passed legislation to make renting fairer.
More than one third of NSW rents, and having laws in place to get the balance right between renters and owners is crucial.
Renters deserve to feel secure in their home – so they can not only build a life but get ahead.
But there is still more that needs to be done.
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The latest rental laws include:
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No grounds evictions are now banned – landlords must provide reasonable grounds to end a lease, and a reason to end a tenancy for both periodic and fixed-term leases.
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Free-free rent payments – no more extra fees. Renters can now pay rent online without those additional costs.
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Pets are welcome – it’s now easier to have pets in rentals. Landlords have to have a good reason to reject pets, and if they don’t respond to your request within 21 days, your pet is in.
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Limit rent increases to once per year – previously, only periodic leases and fixed-term leases of 2+ years had this rule. It now applies to all leases.
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Banning fees on background checks – renters will no longer be charged for background checks when they’re applying.
There is still more to do
The work is not done.
The NSW Government has recently announced:
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A crackdown on AI-generated and CG photos – listings will be required to include a mandatory disclosure when images have been digitally altered to mislead rental applicants.
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That it will go guarantor on up to 50% of the homes in new developments, through the Pre-Sale Finance Guarantee.
This legislation has been developed working with housing providers, rental advocates, and property stakeholders including more than 16,000 submissions from across NSW.
We need your help to make these additional changes law.
Sign our petition today to stay up to date on our rental reforms and show your support for making renting fairer for everyone in NSW.
Homes for NSW
Authorised by Dominic Ofner, Australian Labor Party (NSW Branch), Level 9, 377 Sussex St Sydney NSW 2000