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Find out how to start a tenancy, renting costs and how to get repairs done. Learn how to end a tenancy, get your bond back and what to do if things go wrong.
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Ministerial media release
A major joint operation between Building Commission NSW and SafeWork NSW in the Hunter Region aimed at monitoring building compliance, raising industry standards and identifying ways to better support the area’s growing number of local builders has now wrapped up.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is enabling the revitalisation of Riverstone Town Centre with the finalisation of a rezoning that could unlock up to 2,850 new homes, 1,200 jobs and a new main street.
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Artist impressions of the new Bombala Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) expansion are providing the community its first look at the new purpose-built health facility that will enhance aged care accommodation and health services in the region.
Ministerial media release
One of Australia’s most unique housing initiatives is returning this autumn, offering ten more Northern Rivers homes a second life and chance to leave the floodplain for safer ground.
Media release
Building Commission NSW has issued public warnings and temporarily suspended two plumbing companies’ licences over concerns they are acting as proxies for Australian Trades Pty Ltd and using ‘Dan’s Plumbing’ ads to target consumers to continue unlawful misconduct.
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Fact sheet
Understand how your lease works with Homes NSW. When your fixed-term lease ends, it automatically becomes a periodic lease – giving you continued stability and security in your home. Learn more in the fact sheet below.
Fact sheet
This journal is designed to support you through recovery by helping you organise important information, understand the NSW rebuilding process, connect with support services, track decisions and conversations, and look after your wellbeing.
Form
This form is to be used when either an adjoining private owner approaches Housing Services or when Housing Portfolio approaches an adjoining owner requesting to repair or replace a common boundary fence.