The renters' voice in NSW! Experts in renting law and practice supporting a statewide network of Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services. #makerentingfair
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Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
These guys are God's given for renters, amazing job!
Our New Renters Kit just received an update - if you are new to renting or maybe just want some tips on starting or ending a tenancy, or dealing with any problems during a tenancy, make sure to check out the fantastic resource here: tinyurl.com/3v4t96ms
Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
New report from the ACOSS/UNSW Poverty and Inequality Partnership, NARO and National Shelter highlights bold government action is needed to fix extreme rental crisis, especially for people who are not in work. bit.ly/3G5kMMM
Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
Sydney renters face soaring prices and tight supply, but a new report reveals most fear that requesting repairs could lead to a rent hike or even eviction. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
āThe use of evidence requirements, bans on reletting for a period and significant penalties need to work in tandem to ensure only genuine termination grounds are being used. Renovations or significant repairs are only meant to be used where the work is so significant a person canāt live there for the duration.
The NSW government has removed the additional evidence requirement todayĀ only one month after implementing the reform.ā
We were disappointed today to learn that the NSW Government, just weeks after the new rental reforms started, has watered down the evidence required when eviction is sought for significant renovation or repair.
Statement here: tenants.org.au/news/nsw-goveā¦
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Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
Bob Morris of the Kincumber Nautical Village has been awarded for his fierce advocacy for fairer regulations for land lease communities, actively lobbying for changes to NSW law to better protect residents (via @TUNSW)
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Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
My comment on the tenancy reform Bill currently being debated in the NSW Parliament.
Getting rid of 'no-grounds' evictions is the single most important reform in almost 40 years. But it is not perfect.
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Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
Really important that the Minns government brings eviction and pets reform on, and make sure it is effective.
Voters won't be convinced by half-hearted, watered down versions that don't really change their experience.
This is the big risk in eg copying Qld reforms on pets.
Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
Our survey shows that even investment property owners agree rent increases are unreasonable.
If you also want a limit on how much rent can be increased head to our site for details: makerentingfairqld.org.au/
Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
This has not been our experience here in the ACT, 18 months on from removing #nocause terminations from our RTA. Apartment construction is steady. Our vacancy rate is the highest it has been in a decade. Median asking rents are falling #Renters #RentersRights #RTAreform
Whenever reforms introducing regulations are proposed, property developers and investors argue that such changes will harm investment. Our incredible Data and Policy Officer Jack Moon has broken down the data and put together a blog post about just that: tinyurl.com/mr3bf6wn
Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
We often hearĀ that āall economists agreeĀ rent controls donāt workā. But is this actually true?
My new long-read for @futureeconscot looks at the evidence ā and finds the reality is far more nuanced than is often claimed. Some key points š§µ futureeconomy.scot/posts/57-ā¦
Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
We remind the Council of the report from National Shelter and #NARO last week measuring the progress of the Better Deal for Renters and what is needed to be done to make renting work better in Australia.
@TUNSW @tenantsqld @TenantsVic
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Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
We had an amazing couple of days at the Rental Exchange in Sydney last week! Huge thanks to all of these wonderful advocates & organisations building a better future for renters in Australia.: @shelternsw, @SydneyYIMBY, @AbundantHNA, @antipovertycent, @dr_chris_martin,
Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
The issue with this argument and others like it is that it confuses 'acceptance' and 'need' as demand.
If you can offer a dehydrated person clean water or polluted water, but only offer polluted water, they don't 'demand' the dirt - but they might accept that and drink anyway.
Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
Public housing residents in WA are suing the state for neglecting their homes: one property even had its roof blown off & was left to rot. Everyone should have a safe, stable, liveable home, whether they're renting from the govt or a private landlord. buff.ly/3Azz8lu
Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
"When you're choosing to offer a property in the long-term rental market, it is as someone's home.
"And if you're a tenant, you should be able to make minor modifications to a home to make it liveable for you."
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Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
Meet Lauren.
Over a two-year period, dodgy landlords kicked Lauren and her partner out of two separate rental properties for no reason.
Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
š” Big news for NSW renters! The govt is set to ban "no-fault" evictions with new laws requiring landlords to meet fair criteria. Congrats to @TUNSW and everyone involved in the campaign to end no-fault evictions! #MakeRentingFair #HousingJustice abc.net.au/news/2024-07-29/nā¦
Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
Shout out to the housing advocates and community groups who we have worked with on this reform for over a decade including @tunsw and the 60+ organisations behind the #MakeRentingFair campaign. (4/7)
Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
Every day, we speak with public housing tenants in leaking, mouldy, and dilapidated homes. We welcomed last year's initiative and hope the rollout improves maintenance. We will advocate for tenants as they share their experiences with the new system. smh.com.au/politics/nsw/nsw-ā¦
Tenants' Union of NSW retweeted
Great to be on Hack last night, but worth clarifying my first answer. 80% of bond claims are initiated by the agent/landlord. But 60%+ of all bonds are returned in full to the tenant.
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