Big Changes for NSW Renters and Landlords: What You Need to Know About the New Rental Laws Now in Effect

Will my fixed-term lease automatically renew on a month-to-month basis if I don’t renew my lease contract before it expires? If so, how much notice should I give my property manager that I’d like to stay on a fixed-term?” Tenant, NSW

“As a tenant in NSW, how much notice should my property manager give me before a routine inspection? I received a letter two weeks before the event but feel like I should have been given a little extra warning.” Tenant, NSW

Are you finding it difficult to rent a property with a pet? It is a common assumption that landlords will automatically reject an application for a tenant simply because they have a pet however this is not the case.

Renting a house is a great a way to live affordably and it’s even better if you split the costs with a few housemates. However, it’s important to ask the right questions before signing a lease. Renting houses takes practice and can often mean learning from costly mistakes. Avoid falling into the traps that come with being an inexperienced renter by asking these seven questions before signing a lease.

Depending on the circumstances, your landlord or property manager may offer you a fixed-term or periodic tenancy lease agreement. All written tenancy agreements must be done using the Residential Tenancy Agreement.

There are a number of reasons why a tenancy ends, other than a disagreement. You may be looking to buy your own property, move in with a friend or, in some instances, the landlord may want to sell the property. Below are the correct ways to cease the tenancy agreement.