Rules and guidance for renting

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Last updated 18 November 2025

Landlord ending a tenancy

How a landlord or agent can end a tenancy agreement, including information about termination notices and orders.

Last updated 19 May 2025

Giving notice to end a residential tenancy

How landlords or agents and tenants should serve a notice of termination of a residential tenancy.

Last updated 19 May 2025

Use of third-party apps for tenancy transactions

Landlords or agents may offer third-party apps to tenants, but they cannot require tenants to use them to meet their obligations, such as paying rent.

Last updated 19 May 2025

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.

Last updated 19 May 2025

When and how rent can be increased

Information on when and if a landlord can increase the rent.

Last updated 19 May 2025

Paying rent in advance

A landlord or agent can request a tenant pays rent up to 2 weeks in advance, but no more.

Last updated 19 May 2025

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.

Last updated 19 May 2025

Keeping a pet in a rental property

Information for tenants and landlords about keeping pets in a rental property in NSW.

Last updated 19 May 2025

Rent receipts from agents and landlords

If rent is paid in person (other than by cheque) landlords or agent must give tenants a receipt for each rent payment at the time the payment is made.

Last updated 19 May 2025

Eviction of a tenant from a rental property

A landlord or agent must follow a lawful process before they can evict a tenant.


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

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