Rental Information
Tenancy Laws in Australia
Tenant protection laws - http://www.rentalagreementsdiy.com.au/tenancy_laws_in_australia.php
Australia's landlord and tenant laws are rated by the Global Property Guide (www.globalpropertyguide.com) to be neutral between landlord and tenant. Each party's rights are well-protected by the Residential Tenancy Act in each state. Rents can be freely negotiated. Increases are subject to review by a Tribunal if the tenant applies for a review.
Bodies handling tenancy disputes
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Residential Tenancies Tribunal
- New South Wales - Consumer, Trader & Tenancy Tribunal
- Northern Territory - Consumer and Business Affairs - Northern Territory Department of Justice
- Queensland - Residential Tenancies Authority administers the RTA, and a Small Claims Tribunal settles tenancy disputes.
- South Australia - Residential Tenancies Tribunal
- Tasmania - The Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading administers the RTA, and the Residential Tenancy Commissioner settles disputes.
- Victoria - Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
- Western Australia - Department of Consumer and Employment Protection administers the RTA and a Magistrates Court for tenancy disputes.
Useful Guides
- Australian Capital Territory - ACT The renting book
- New South Wales - The renting guide
- Northern Territory - A Guide to Renting in the Northern Territory
- Queensland - General Tenancies Information Statement (Form 17a)
- South Australia - Information Brochure
- Tasmania - Renting in Tasmania
- Victoria - Renting a home - a guide for Tenants and Landlords
- Western Australia - Renting out your property - An owner's guide
Real Estate Institute
- Real Estate Institute of Australia - http://www.reiaustralia.com.au/
- Real Estate Institute of Australian Capital Territory - http://www.reiact.com.au/
- Real Estate Institute of New South Wales - http://www.reinsw.com.au/
- Real Estate Institute of Northern Territory - http://www.reint.com.au/
- Real Estate Institute of Queensland - http://www.reiq.com.au/
- Real Estate Institute of Tasmania - http://www.reit.com.au/
- Real Estate Institute of Victoria - http://www.reiv.com.au/
- Real Estate Institute of Western Australia - http://www.reiwa.com.au/
OTHER
- Australian Bureau of Statistics - http://www.abs.gov.au/
- Australian Business Research - http://www.abr.com.au/
- Australian Property Institute - http://www.propertyinstitute.com.au/
- Landlords Association of Australia - http://www.landlords.org.au/
- National Tenancy Database - http://www.ntd.net.au/
- Residential Development Council - http://www.affordablehome.com.au/
- The Property Council of Australia - http://www.propertyoz.com.au/
- Tenancy Information Centre of Australia - http://www.tica.com.au/