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    NSW State Budget 2026-27: Renters' bonds
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    Could a Human Rights Act transform renters rights in NSW?
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When and how should I pay my rent? See Factsheet 5: Rent payment. What are the rules about rent increases? See Factsheet 9: Rent increases. To negotiate, check out our Rent Increase Negotiation Kit. What if I am behind on the rent? See Factsheet 10: Overdue rent. Then explore more resources below. 

 

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  • 1: Introduction to renting in NSW
  • 5: Rent payment
  • 9: Rent increases
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  • 11: NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal
  • 17: Eviction – landlord ends tenancy
  • 19: Tenant databases
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  • 17: Payment of rent arrears
  • 18: Offer to pay rent arrears
  • 19: Invalid rent increase
  • 20: Offer of compromise on rent increase
  • 21: Rent increase in share housing
  • 22: Recovery of overpaid rent - rent increase
  • 28: Unpaid water charges
  • 29: Unpaid council rates
  • 30: Invalid water usage charge - meter
  • 31: Invalid electricity bill
  • 50: Repayment Plan Agreement
  • 51: Rent reduction
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