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Find rules, guidance and notes for topics such as renting, tenants' and landlords' rights and obligations.

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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 29 October 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 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 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

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

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.

Last updated 19 May 2025

Advertising and rent bidding on rental properties

What rights and responsibilities do tenants, landlords and agents have around advertising rental properties and rent bidding.


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