Tenancy changes bring relief for renters
December 23, 2009
Will this only affect those in NSW given it's a State Government law?
Link to the bill/draft:
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/A...on/Draft_Residential_Tenancies_Bill_2009.html
December 23, 2009
Article ContinuesTENANTS will be able to break a lease more easily and will be spared from a number of administrative fees under changes to tenancy laws proposed by the State Government.
The draft Residential Tenancies Bill 2009, which has more than 100 amendments to current laws, has been largely welcomed by tenants groups, but landlords and real estate agents say it hands too much power to lessees.
The bill allows tenants to break a fixed-term lease with 14 days' notice provided they pay a ''break fee'' of up to six weeks' rent. It also allows tenants to make minor alterations to a property at their own expense.
Will this only affect those in NSW given it's a State Government law?
Link to the bill/draft:
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/A...on/Draft_Residential_Tenancies_Bill_2009.html