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Tenants Union of NSW

Discrimination

As a tenant in NSW you have rights under the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and federal anti-discrimination laws. This factsheet explains the law in NSW about discrimination and renting.
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Text: Factsheet: Domestic violence and renting

Domestic violence and renting

Everyone deserves a safe home. Tenancy law can help victim-survivors of domestic violence in a number of ways. This factsheet summarises the options for tenants who are victim-survivors of…
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Factsheet: NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal

NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal

This factsheet introduces the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).
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Tenants Union of NSW

Privacy and access

As a tenant you have rights under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019. This factsheet summarises the law in NSW about your right to privacy and the…
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Factsheet: Locks and security

Locks and security

As a tenant you have rights under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019. This factsheet summarises the law in NSW about locks and security in rented…
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Factsheet: Overdue rent

Overdue rent

As a tenant you have rights under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019. This factsheet summarises the law in NSW about being behind in rent or other…
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Factsheet: Rent increases

Rent increases

As a tenant you have rights under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019. This factsheet summarises the law in NSW about how rent may be increased,…
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Factsheet: Introduction to renting in NSW

Introduction to renting in NSW

Renters have rights! This factsheet gives an overview of your legal rights when renting your home in New South Wales, plus links to find more information.
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Ruth Simon

Ruth Simon: A champion for housing rights

Ruth Simon is a true champion for housing justice. For well over a quarter of a century Ruth has dedicated herself to ensuring justice for Aboriginal people through her work, both paid and…
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Alison's garden

Putting down roots

In this piece, boarding house resident Alison Jolly tells her story: "The housing situation for older single women like me (I’m 61) can be difficult unless they own their own home. Many of…
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The Repair Kit

Public housing – Repairs

Resources for public housing tenants to help get the repairs done.
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Gemma

The tenant who knew too much

"I wear many hats: mother, friend, student, teacher, researcher, tenant, wife, country music enthusiast… Each of these, compartmentalised, functions as a well-oiled machine. However, as…
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