Legal information for renters

Legal information for renters

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Legal information for renters

The Tenants' Union of NSW provides information and advice about renting in NSW. 

Click on the links below to find factsheets, sample letters, resources and help for renters.

Starting a tenancy

Starting a tenancy
Rent
Bond
New renters kit

During a tenancy

Rent
Repairs and maintenance
Utilities - electricity, water, gas
Privacy and access
Security and safety
Going to the Tribunal (NCAT)
Rent increase negotiation kit
New renters kit

Ending a tenancy

You want to leave
Eviction
Domestic violence
Bond
Going to the Tribunal (NCAT)
New renters kit

More information

Renting matters podcast
Share houses
Boarders and lodgers
Public and community housing
Strata
Land lease communities
Pets

Easy read factsheets

All factsheets
Your rights when you rent in NSW
When you start to rent
Repairs, access and privacy
When you live in a share house
Moving out

Getting help

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Tenants Advice Services

Need to talk to someone? Find your local Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service and give them a call.

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Aboriginal renters

Find information especially for Aboriginal renters

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Rent negotiation kit

Find tools to help you negotiate with your landlord.

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Rent tracker

Find out the median rent for properties in your area.

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