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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Our friends at @BetterRentingAU are coordinating a citizen science project this summer, compiling stories and data into a research report to support their advocacy work for minimum energy standards in rental homes. Learn more and apply here: tinyurl.com/yx98w35t
They want to put up the rent. What now? Getting a rent increase notice can be stressful, but there are questions you can ask before you move out or agree to pay more.
Join us for a free webinar Tuesday 27 October, 12pm, on Zoom, register here: trybooking.com/DPNHD
They want to put up the rent. What now? Getting a rent increase notice can be stressful, but there are questions you can ask before you move out or agree to pay more.
Join us for a free webinar Tuesday 27 October, 12pm, on Zoom, register here: trybooking.com/DPNHD
Every person in Australia deserves access to reliable, affordable and renewable energy. We’re joining with 30+ consumer, business, civil society and research groups to call on the Albanese Government to accelerate electrification across every sector.
Last month Joelle Moore, Dr Yiran Li, Prof Alan Morris, Dr Chris Martin and Dr Andrew Clarke released their report: 'The Lived Experience of Eviction'. We’d highly recommend checking it out here: tinyurl.com/3cd33nvw for the evidence coming out of NSW and QLD tenants.
Can you help us get to $7000 raised? We have some incredible runners taking on the Sydney Marathon this sunday, lacing up to run 42km and raising money for housing injustice while doing so. Read their stories here: tinyurl.com/3956yw8d
Bond money is often a renter's biggest financial asset. Losing it unfairly, or not knowing how to claim it, can really impact people. We're offering a free webinar to talk all about bond - especially for community workers and community organisers: tinyurl.com/3baarhr5
Recently we were delighted to hear from Jenny, a renter who used our Rent Increase Negotiation Kit to push back on two excessive rent increases.
If you receive a rent increase make sure you check in with our Rent Increase Negotiation Kit here: tenants.org.au/resource/rink
'Smart Rental Bonds' started for some NSW renters today: allowing renters to transfer a rental bond from an existing rental property to a new rental. We first proposed a version of the portable bonds scheme in 2018. This is good news for those that can access it.
2026 marks 50 years of the Tenants' Union of NSW. Our Data and Research Coordinator Jack Moon as well as several supporters of the Tenants' Union of NSW are lacing up to run 42km at the 2026 Sydney Marathon. If you're able you can sponsor a runner here: tinyurl.com/3956yw8d
NSW Fair Trading is hosting a rental forum in the Inner West to chat about rental reforms, rent increases, keeping pets, no-grounds evictions, and support for victims of domestic and family violence.
Make sure to register here: tinyurl.com/5fc2p85k
If you are currently renting and have had energy upgrades to your home, consider taking part in the study about low-carbon energy upgrades affecting the health of renters. Participants will be compensated for their time with a $50 shopping voucher. tinyurl.com/28rccbpe
Four Corners just found 'Affordable Housing' is often barely a discount off market rent, often still too expensive for people who need them most. One tenant, Sarah, had her rent quietly changed from income-based to market-based, which suddenly meant an increase of $80 a week.
Direct spending into housing by the government cannot be replaced by relying on market but we should still ensure developers share more of their profits.
We highly recommend checking out the Four Corners investigation and listening to Sarah's story, as well as other tenants.
You can watch the full episode on ABC iview here: tinyurl.com/dmx78ez8 and if you have a story of your own to share on affordable housing or rent increases or renting in general please get in touch with us here: tinyurl.com/3cdftbp5
An amazing day and incredible vibes down at The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence for NAIDOC today, Grant and Sophie pictured at our stall with our New Renters Kit!
As the wet weather across NSW causes rising damp, we are hearing from many renters who are unsure of what to do when mould comes creeping in. Our mould factsheet outlines what you are responsible for as a tenant, as well as your landlord. Find out at tinyurl.com/3cutxmk9
The NSW Government is choosing to forego up to $200 million a year in revenue that wouldn't cost government or the community a thing: the interest on renters bonds. Our CEO Leo talks all about it in the new blog post on our website. Find it here: tinyurl.com/3jjj2wv6
Six months and dozens of plumbers’ visits later, the drainage issue persists, and Rebecca is now seeking advice from the Inner Sydney Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service to help resolve it. We were grateful to hear Rebecca's story, you can read it: tinyurl.com/3b9fx5rf
