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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 blog

Hotter summers, hotter homes

Summers are getting hotter, and extreme heat is becoming more frequent. For many renters, that means homes that are harder and more expensive to keep cool during the hottest months of the year.
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Getting smart about rental bonds

The bond is usually the largest lump sum a renter pays, and covering it when moving, or losing it unfairly, or not knowing how to claim it, can be a real financial setback – especially if you…
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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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NCAT Snapshot

NCAT Snapshot

A data dashboard based on data provided to us by the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). You can explore the types of applications being made by landlords and tenants across…
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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 comment

NSW State Budget 2026-27: Renters' bonds

There are many aspects of the NSW State Budget we could talk about, but we want to draw your attention to just one thing. What is going on with renters bonds?
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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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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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Fair go for renters in tax reform

Property investors are getting billions in tax breaks through negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount but renters aren't getting much in return.
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