1. Rental law changes relating to ending tenancies, renting with pets and the introduction of repair orders commenced as of 1 October 2022. Learn more.
2. Minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancy agreements) from 1 September 2023. They will come into effect for all remaining tenancies on 1 September 2024. Learn more.
This webinar was recorded prior to the rental law changes coming into effect, and some information may be out of date.
In this webinar, we will cover essential legislative information to help you understand your rights and meet your obligations under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. In the past 12 months, the RTA has:
- finalised over 1000 investigations
- closed six court prosecutions with guilty pleas in all cases
- issued more than 50 Penalty Infringement Notices, and;
- provided education and awareness to more than 400 people.
Note: While the RTA makes every reasonable effort to ensure that information on this website is accurate at the time of publication, changes in circumstances after publication may impact on the accuracy of material. This disclaimer is in addition to and does not limit the application of the Residential Tenancies Authority website disclaimer.