Rules and guidance for renting

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Last updated 31 July 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

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.

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.

Last updated 19 May 2025

What landlords should know about rent increases

Information on when a landlord can increase rent.

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

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

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

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

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

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.


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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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