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Tenancy law has changed

Tenancy law has changed in NSW

After many years of campaigning, NSW renters won some significant improvements to tenancy law over 2024-2026. Find out more...
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Tenants' Union submission

Submission: Federal Government Social Housing Inquiry

The Tenants' Union submission to the Federal Government Inquiry into Social Housing in Australia
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Tenants' Union submission

Submission: Human Rights Act for NSW

Tenants' Union submission to the NSW Government Inquiry into a Human Rights Act for NSW
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Green leaves

Practical steps towards eco-renting

Some practical ideas for renters wanting to work towards more environmentally sustainable renting.
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Steps to renting with pets

Steps to renting with pets

A step-by-step guide to the rules about keeping a pet in your rental home.
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Eviction Notice Checker

Eviction Notice Checker

So you've received an eviction notice. This tool is a basic guide to eviction rules. It will help you check if the notice is valid.
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Tenants' Union Submission

Submission: Investigation into Minimum Energy Efficiency Rental Standards

Submission on the NSW Government's consultation paper investigating the implementation of minimum energy efficiency rental standards. Our responses are guided by our work with renters, the…
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Nancy

Rights on Paper, Eviction in Practice

Vulnerable tenants are often expected to navigate housing problems at the very moment they are least able. At NCAT, vulnerable tenants may present with serious issues such as threatened eviction…
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two residents with apartment buildings behind them

What makes a 'functional' community?

Recently demolition fences started being placed around the first buildings in the Waterloo estate. This move attracted protests and prompted discussion about the estate renewal and the future of…
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Hamilton South residents at a site for a proposed community hall

Advancing Tenant Voice: Examining Tenant Participation

This report looks at 40 years of tenant participation initiatives in NSW public housing and explores them further through a case study of the Hamilton South estate in Newcastle.
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Erina and Duncan

Staying home in Warren Rd Marrickville

We report on a local campaign in Marrickville, and some of the issues it illustrates around the 'Affordable Housing' program.
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graphic of people and home with energy efficiency symbols

Energy efficiency rental standards – renters have your say!

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Rental Standards (MEERS) consultation is now open. Here's how you can contribute.
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