During a tenancy

What you need to know about living in a rental property, including getting repairs and maintenance done, paying rent, sharing with other tenants, keeping pets and what to do if things go wrong.

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Major changes to rental laws started on 19 May 2025

The changes include requiring landlords to give a reason to end a tenancy and making it easier to keep pets in rental homes. 

Laws to limit rent increases to once per year and to prevent extra charges at the start of a tenancy started on 31 October 2024.

Learn more about the changes

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Paying rent

Rent receipts

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Getting repairs done

Health, safety and security in a rental property

Sharing a rental property

Experiencing financial hardship during a tenancy

Resolving residential tenancy disputes

Domestic violence in a rental property

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