Rules and guidance for housing and construction

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Last updated 1 July 2025

Fees for design and building practitioner registrations

Find fees for applying for, renewing and varying registrations issued under the Design and Building Practitioner scheme.

Last updated 1 July 2025

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.

Last updated 20 June 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

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

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

What landlords should know about rent increases

Information on when a landlord can increase rent.

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

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

Paying rent in advance

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


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