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Sample letter: Invalid rent increase

Invalid rent increase

You can use this sample letter when you have received a notice of rent increase but you do not think it is valid.
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Briefing

Briefing: Tenants' guide to tax reform

Housing affordability is a key issue during the 2016 federal election. The presumed impact of reducing tax concessions for landlords has been a strong feature in media discussions, and in…
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Factsheet: Sale of rented premises

Sale of rented premises

It can be a stressful experience if the landlord wants to sell your rented home. As a tenant you have rights under
the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and the Residential Tenancies…
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Factsheet: Tenant Databases

Tenant databases

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 tenant databases or ‘blacklists’…
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Factsheet: Renting in strata

Strata

This factsheet summarises what tenants need to know in strata schemes – including info on common property, by-laws, pets, the owners corporation, disputes and more.
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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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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: Bond

Bond

As a tenant you have rights under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019. This factsheet outlines the law in NSW about rental bonds, including ways to pay…
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Factsheet: Starting a tenancy

Starting a tenancy

As a tenant you have rights under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019. This factsheet outlines the law in NSW about starting a tenancy – including the…
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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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Older woman standing in front of a 'leased' sign

Seeking security

"It’s so hard to find rental accommodation that is in any way decent. I watch the papers all the time and have my name with lots of agents, but they don’t care. You should see some of the…
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Submission

Submission: Response to Fair Trading discussion paper "Statutory Review of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010"

The Tenants’ Union is pleased to provide this response to NSW Fair Trading’s discussion paper for the statutory review of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010. This contribution forms part of our…
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