International students resources
This page has resources for international students renting in New South Wales.
Factsheet – Tips for international students
By Redfern Legal Centre
This factsheet provides information for international students looking to rent a house or unit in NSW.
This factsheet has been created by Redfern Legal Centre’s International Student Legal Service NSW and Inner Sydney Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service.
Before you sign a lease, use this factsheet as a quick reference guide. It covers your rights as a tenant, and your landlord’s obligations to you, under New South Wales law.
Read this factsheet to learn about:
- tenancy agreements
- bonds and holding fees
- record-keeping
- condition reports
- communicating with your landlord
- getting repairs done
- where to get support
- and more...
Video – International student guide to share housing
By Redfern Legal Centre
This short video steps you through the legal basics of share-housing from moving in, what to do when something goes wrong, to moving out.
Flyer – Contacts for international student renters
This flyer was produced to let international students know about the services available to them as renters. It has been distributed at a number of events, including the Lord Mayor's Welcome for International Students.
Translating and interpreting
For translations, please see our community languages resources or use Google Translate – paste in the address of the webpage you want to translate, and select the required language.
You can access a free interpreter over the phone via the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS). Call 131 450 and ask the interpreter to contact any support service you need for free.
See also
- Boarders and lodgers
- Share houses
- Starting a tenancy
- Emergency accommodation
- Financial assistance for renters
- List of all factsheets and resources
- Redfern Legal Centre resources:
- Support for International Students (Service NSW)
