The Tenants' Union has proudly published Tenant News for over 40 years – originally as a printed magazine, now as a free email newsletter. We also publish Outasite for residents of land lease communities.

 

 

 

 

Archive

 

2019

22/08/2019 - Advocacy, electricity refunds, healthy homes, and more

04/07/2019 - Decent homes – a right for all

16/05/2019 - Fake 'rent increases' election scare campaign and other tough times for tenants

21/03/2019 - We were heard at Town Hall! – Make Renting Fair update

19/03/2019 - A tenant's guide to the NSW election

28/02/2019 - Tenancy law changes today – new domestic violence provisions

06/02/2019 - Raise the roof of Sydney Town Hall for renters' rights!

31/01/2019 - Is it over? – Outasite Lite 33

 

2018

18/12/2018 - The times are changing for renters

05/12/2018 - A brighter future? – Outasite Lite 32

17/10/2018 - We got so close but they didn't listen – Make Renting Fair update

27/09/2018 - Today Parliament is buzzing about renting

20/09/2018 - It's on! NSW Parliament to debate tenancy law changes

09/08/2018 - Bats, mould and dodgy landlords

28/06/2018 - A new way to find the rent in your area, plus a Budget wrap-up, Renting World Cup, and more

30/05/2018 - You can make a difference

24/05/2018 - One tenant's 14 year battle for repairs. Plus a missed opportunity for change?

04/05/2018 - Great news for the campaign! And a new video story to share – Make Renting Fair update

30/04/2018 - Tenant Advocates on the front lines of the NSW renting crisis

19/04/2018 - Power to the people: At a reasonable price – Outasite Lite 31

14/03/2018 - Boarding houses report, apartment safety, community alliances, and more

13/02/2018 - Pop quiz! How well do you know renters' rights? Plus tenancy in group homes & the Tribunal gap

13/02/2018 - Stand your ground – Outasite Lite 30

 

Tenant News special print bulletin, May 2018 [PDF]

 

2017

13/12/2017 - 2017 the 'year of the renter' – Annual Report and Season's Greetings

29/11/2017 - We live here! Social housing Tenant News and more

22/11/2017 - 2017 in review – familiar disputes and surprises in Land Lease communities – Outasite Lite 29

17/11/2017 - We're building momentum! Can you help spread the word?

25/10/2017 - Great news! NSW Labor commits to ending unfair evictions

20/09/2017 - Successful visit to NSW Parliament

14/09/2017 - We're going to Parliament to Make Renting Fair!

30/08/2017 - Energy and climate – Tenant News special

06/06/2017 - Renters – the forgotten people?

03/05/2017 - 2 million people in NSW need you.

18/04/2017 - Housing affordability, renters’ rights, Airbnb and more

03/04/2017 - Agreements, leases and contracts in residential land lease communities – Outasite Lite 28

21/02/2017 - Outrage reveals the need for change to #RentinOz

08/02/2017 - You can't do that! Operator conduct in land lease communities – Outasite Lite 27

 

Tenant News magazine 115, November 2017 [PDF]

Tenant News magazine 114, August 2017 [PDF]

 

2016

15/12/2016 - Season's greetings! May there be affordable and secure housing for all.

30/11/2016 - Highlights of the year, and the full TU Annual Report

30/11/2016 - Electricity pricing: Are you being overcharged? – Outasite Lite 26

11/10/2016 - Our new website, plus tenant stories, a forum, renting with pets and more

27/09/2016 - Boarding Houses Project Report

29/08/2016 - 40 years strong! Our new movie and other stories

14/07/2016 - Operators need to explain increases in site fees – Outasite Lite 25

05/07/2016 - I'd like to invite you to the 40th Anniversary of the Tenants' Union

01/06/2016 - End the housing crisis this election

09/05/2016 - Is age just a number? – Outasite Lite 24

22/03/2016 - New posters and brochures for boarding house residents

07/03/2016 - Celebrating women advocates – Outasite Lite 23

01/03/2016 - Special International Women's Day Tenant News

21/01/2016 - Now's the time to get a better deal for NSW tenants

 

Tenant News magazine 113, August 2016 [PDF]

Tenant News magazine 112, March 2016 [PDF]

 

2015

21/12/2015 - Merry Christmas! – Outasite Lite 22

23/11/2015 - Tenancy laws under review, Annual Report, and more

17/11/2015 - Tenants steal the show at Parliament House

01/10/2015 - Koori Tenant News, Community Language Factsheets, a Thunderclap, and more

25/09/2015 - Still Banging, but we need your help!

23/09/2015 - NSW Fair Trading information seminars on the new law for residential parks

11/09/2015 - New Residential Communities (LL) Act to Commence 1 November 2015 – Outasite Lite 21

04/08/2015 - Tenant News – the big issues facing renters today

23/07/2015 - New pocket resource, and boarding house questions answered

03/07/2015 - Million dollar home - gentrification in residential parks – Outasite Lite 20

25/05/2015 - More Bang For Your Bond: achievements and next steps

25/05/2015 - Pandora, negative gearing and affordable housing

08/05/2015 - Emergency! Access issues for parks – Outasite Lite 19

20/04/2015 - New Boarding Houses research, a case study on 'Losing My Belongings' and more

27/03/2015 - 3 things you can do to win More Bang For Your Bond, plus election policy analysis

02/03/2015 - Submissions are in on the draft parks regulation! – Outasite Lite 18

23/02/2015 - Support grows for More Bang For Your Bond, plus new leaflets

17/02/2015 - New video, the first MP to support the campaign, and an article in Domain

10/02/2015 - More Bang For Your Bond!

 

Tenant News magazine 111, September 2015 [PDF]

Tenant News magazine 110, August 2015 [PDF]

Tenant News magazine 109, March 2015 [PDF]

 

2014

15/12/2014 - Tenants' Union Annual Report, Social Housing Tenant News, and more

09/12/2014 - Social Housing Tenant News, the TU Annual Report, and more

02/12/2014 - Two wishes for boarding house residents

27/11/2014 - Draft Parks Regulations released – Outasite Lite 17

24/10/2014 - How landlords think; the shape of the rental market; LAHC cash flows; and more

29/09/2014 - Boarding House Project news

22/09/2014 - Affordability is biggest concern for park residents – Outasite Lite 16

26/08/2014 - Onboard - Boarding Houses Bulletin

13/08/2014 - Boarding Houses Special and more

25/06/2014 - Budget Analysis, Roomshare Report, and more

03/06/2014 - Outasite Lite - park residents newsletter

29/04/2014 - Survey results, public housing 'amnesty' and more

03/04/2014 - Stop the sell-off of public housing at Millers Point and The Rocks

25/02/2014 - Housing information from Productivity Commission report; Pride & stigma at Bidwill; Fairbruary

23/01/2014 - Housing affordability survey

 

Tenant News magazine 108, November 2014 [PDF]

Tenant News magazine 107, August 2014 [PDF]

Tenant News magazine 106, April 2014 [PDF]

 

2013

05/12/2013 - Tenants' Union of NSW Annual Report

29/11/2013 - Vacant bedroom charge, loss of PAVS and OPTS, and more

 

Tenant News magazine 105, November 2013 [PDF]

Tenant News magazine 104, June 2013 [PDF]

Tenant News magazine 103, March 2013 [PDF]

 

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