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ARPRA Successfully Advocates for Liquor Licence Exemption for Over 55’s Communities

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New liquor licence exemptions make it unnecessary for a liquor licence to be held for eligible communities. However eligible communities must meet specific criteria.
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El Lago tenants awarded compensation for untenable conditions

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Tenants at El Lago launched Tribunal action over villas which were far from secure or reasonably fit for habitation, and offered little in the way of peace, comfort and quiet enjoyment.
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Land lease home owners press for urgency on legislative reforms for site repairs

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For a number of home owners the need for major site repairs has been becoming unmanageable and detrimental to their homes.
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Could a Human Rights Act transform renters rights in NSW?

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NSW will soon have an inquiry into developing a Human Rights Act. What would legislating human rights achieve and what would it mean for renters? We explore in this blog.
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Smart Rental Bonds - are Portable Bonds finally here?

Smart Rental Bonds set to give renters cost-of-living relief by allowing the transfer of rental bonds
Tenants' Union of NSW Media Release in response to NSW Government media release on Smart Rental Bonds Scheme
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Fair go for renters in tax reform

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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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AI & tenancy advice: Helpful tool or hidden risk?

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With their growing presence and influence it’s important to understand the limitations – especially if you are thinking about using AI in relation to navigating a legal dispute. AI is not a source of legal advice, and it cannot grasp the context, history or emotions behind a tenancy issue. Knowing how AI works, and where its limits are, is important for safe use. It also reinforces why human experience, judgment and advocacy remain central to resolving tenancy problems.
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Research Study Invitation: 'Lodging Houses: a framework for coherent policy and practice'

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Job opportunity: Administration Officer Locum

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Join the team working for housing justice! The Tenants' Union of NSW is seeking an Administration Officer. This is a fixed term position during paternity leave.
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Renoviction but no renovation?

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What if you got 'renovicted' and then there was no renovation? That's just what happened to Natalie...
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