Granny Flat blues – challenges and trends
Grant Arbuthnot
Mon, 23/05/2022 - 15:39
The housing crisis in NSW continues. One outcome of this has been an increase in the construction and occupation of ‘granny flats’. These are typically small, self-contained dwellings located in the backyard or back part of a larger house. Traditionally they were intended for use by an elderly relative, but in recent times they are often rented in the private rental market.
The case to end blanket pet bans for renters in NSW
Riley Brooke • 23/05/2022
NSW tenancy law still allows for blanket ‘no pets’ clauses, so landlords can continue to refuse requests to get a pet for any reason, or no reason at all. In late 2020 NSW saw changes to strata regulation that had implications for owner-occupiers, and a small proportion of renters, in strata properties. However, as we outline here, these changes do not remove the barriers from the vast majority of renting households wishing to get a pet.
Maggie's renting story: Affordable Housing
Maggie
Wed, 27/04/2022 - 14:14
Maggie has lived in an Affordable Housing apartment with their partner and children for three-and-a-half years. They're about to move out, into a property they'll be privately renting from some family members.
As part of the Make Renting Fair #MyRentedHome social media week of action, Maggie their experience of renting in Affordable Housing.
Maggie has given us permission to republish their tweet thread as a guest blog for This Rented Life.
Peter's renting story
Riley Brooke • 06/04/2022
This week is our #MakeRentingFair #MyRentedHome social media week of action. We're asking our community of renters: what does your rented home mean to you? For more information and instructions on how to participate in the #MyRentedHome week of action, click here.
If you're not a renter yourself, you can join the action by sharing and amplifying other renters' stories - here's one you can share now.
Kaye's renting story
Riley Brooke • 05/04/2022
This week is our #MakeRentingFair #MyRentedHome social media week of action. We're asking our community of renters: what does your rented home mean to you? For more information and instructions on how to participate in the #MyRentedHome week of action, click here.
If you're not a renter yourself, you can join the action by sharing and amplifying other renters' stories - here's one you can share now.
Sarah's renting story
Riley Brooke • 04/04/2022
This week is our #MakeRentingFair #MyRentedHome social media week of action. We're asking our community of renters: what does your rented home mean to you? For more information and instructions on how to participate in the #MyRentedHome week of action, click here.
If you're not a renter yourself, you can join the action by sharing and amplifying other renters' stories - here's one you can share now.
Catherine's renting story
Riley Brooke • 31/03/2022
This week is our #MakeRentingFair #MyRentedHome social media week of action. We're asking our community of renters: what does your rented home mean to you? For more information and instructions on how to participate in the #MyRentedHome week of action, click here.
If you're not a renter yourself, you can join the action by sharing and amplifying other renters' stories - here's one you can share now.
Greer's renting story
Riley Brooke • 31/03/2022
This week is our #MakeRentingFair #MyRentedHome social media week of action. We're asking our community of renters: what does your rented home mean to you? For more information and instructions on how to participate in the #MyRentedHome week of action, click here.
If you're not a renter yourself, you can join the action by sharing and amplifying other renters' stories - here's one you can share now.