Landlord ending a tenancy
How a landlord or agent can end a tenancy agreement, including information about termination notices and orders.
Information a tenant should get at the start of a tenancy
Landlords or their agents must provide certain information to tenants before signing a residential tenancy agreement.
Eviction of a tenant from a rental property
A landlord or agent must follow a lawful process before they can evict a tenant.
What landlords should know about rent increases
Information on when a landlord can increase rent.
When and how rent can be increased
Information on when and if a landlord can increase the rent.
Breaking a fixed-term residential tenancy early
Find out about what happens when a tenant or landlord wants to end a fixed-term rental agreement early and when a break fee applies.
Paying rent in advance
A landlord or agent can request a tenant pays rent up to 2 weeks in advance, but no more.
Keeping a pet in a rental property
Information for tenants and landlords about keeping pets in a rental property in NSW.
Giving notice to end a residential tenancy
How landlords or agents and tenants should serve a notice of termination of a residential tenancy.
Minimum notice periods for ending a residential tenancy
The minimum notice period for ending a residential tenancy agreement depends on the type of agreement and the reasons for termination.
More information and support
Get help from NSW Fair Trading
Ask a question, get support, make a complaint, give feedback or get help with a dispute on matters relating to residential tenancies.
NSW Fair Trading call centre: 13 32 20
Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm