Landlords' rights and responsibilities

Landlords have a responsibility to ensure that the property is fit to live in and meets health and safety laws, to provide correct notice periods, and to understand when and how rent can be increased.

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Major changes to rental laws have started

Changes limiting reasons landlords can end a lease and refuse a pet – from 19 May 2025.

Changes so that tenants can choose to pay rent by Centrepay – from 2 March 2026.

Laws to limit rent increases to once per year – from 31 October 2024.

Learn more about the changes

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Starting with a new tenant

What you need to know about finding a rental property, signing a lease, moving in and completing your condition report.

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During a residential tenancy

What you need to know about living in a  rental property, including paying rent, and what to do if things go wrong.

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Ending a tenant's lease

What you need to know about ending a tenancy, including filling in the condition report, cleaning and repairs, and getting your bond back.

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Privacy of personal information

The Fair Trading Commissioner's guidance on handling personal information will help you understand the questions you can use at different stages. There are four key times when tenants' personal information may be requested.

  • Before applying for a property
  • When applying for a property
  • When assessing a rental application
  • After signing a lease

Get more information about privacy.

Tools and forms for landlords

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Rent Check

Rent Check allows renters, landlords and the community to quickly and easily check and compare the median rent range in any NSW postcode. Start now.

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Rental Bonds Online for self-managing landlords

Landlords can manage or release their bonds using Rental Bonds Online.

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Rental bond data

Find the latest rental bond data from NSW Fair Trading, including lodgements, refunds and total bond holdings.

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Download forms and sample documents

Get residential tenancy agreement forms, sample notices to end a tenancy, or condition reports forms.

Browse rules and guidance for landlords

Browse and search all rules and guidance for landlords

 

Landlord information statements in your language

What you must know before you rent out your residential property.

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