On 20 October 2021, the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act) was amended to provide options for people experiencing domestic and family violence who need to leave a tenancy.

These arrangements are similar to those previously in place as temporary regulatory measures that formed part of the COVID-19 pandemic response. 

These changes, coupled with existing protections in the Act, support tenants experiencing domestic and family violence to end a tenancy quickly, or if they choose, to remain in the rental premises safely. 

A person who experiences domestic and family violence in a rental property has rights under the Act, even if they are not named on the tenancy agreement.

Learn more by reading our factsheet provided above.