Rules and guidance for housing and construction
Find rules, guidance and notes for topics such as renting, tenants' and landlords' rights and obligations.
Fees for design and building practitioner registrations
Find fees for applying for, renewing and varying registrations issued under the Design and Building Practitioner scheme.
Fees for contractor licences, supervision and tradesperson certificates
Find fees for applying, renewing and varying licences and certificates issued under the Home Building Act 1989.
Landlord ending a tenancy
How a landlord or agent can end a tenancy agreement, including information about termination notices and orders.
Eviction of a tenant from a rental property
A landlord or agent must follow a lawful process before they can evict a tenant.
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.
What landlords should know about rent increases
Information on when a landlord can increase rent.
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.
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.
Giving notice to end a residential tenancy
How landlords or agents and tenants should serve a notice of termination of a residential tenancy.
Paying rent in advance
A landlord or agent can request a tenant pays rent up to 2 weeks in advance, but no more.