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The RTA Contact Centre will be open 8.30am-2.30pm on Thursday 2 June 2022 and will reopen at 8.30am Friday 3 June 2022. RTA Web Services remain available 24/7 for essential bond and tenancy transactions.

Temporary COVID-19 measures for residential tenancies expired on 30 April 2022. Read more.

Changes to approved reasons for ending a tenancy and the introduction of a framework for all parties to negotiate renting with pets will commence on 1 October 2022, as part of Stage 1 Rental law reforms.

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Tenancy skills webinar

RTA Webinar: Free competency-based training for tenants

Register for our webinar on 9 June 2022 to learn about the benefits of the Tenancy Skills Institute program.

RTA video series

New tenancy-related videos released

The RTA has released a short video series designed to make tenancy fundamentals, quick and easy to understand.

DFV protections month

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month – what happens if DFV occurs in a rental? 

This Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) prevention month, learn about the support available for impacted tenancies.

COVID-19 Regulation

COVID-19 legislation for residential tenancies – ends 30 April 2022

Measures to support residential tenancies impacted by COVID-19 ends on 30 April 2022.