Rules and guidance for housing and construction
Find rules, guidance and notes for topics such as renting, tenants' and landlords' rights and obligations.
Landlord ending a tenancy
How a landlord or agent can end a tenancy agreement, including information about termination notices and orders.
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.
Fees for design and building practitioner registrations
Find fees for applying for, renewing and varying registrations issued under the Design and Building Practitioner scheme.
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.
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.
Residential tenancy agreements
A residential tenancy agreement is a legal, binding agreement between a landlord and a tenant that sets out their rights and responsibilities.
Advertising and rent bidding on rental properties
What rights and responsibilities do tenants, landlords and agents have around advertising rental properties and rent bidding.