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.
Giving notice to end a residential tenancy
How landlords or agents and tenants should serve a notice of termination of a residential tenancy.
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.
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.
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.
Discrimination against prospective tenants
A landlord or agent can choose the most suitable applicant for the property but they are not allowed to unfairly discriminate.
When and how rent can be increased
Information on when and if a landlord can increase the rent.