The Rights and Responsibilities of Renting

Finding the right rental property for the right price in the right suburb has become a competitive sport in Australia's capital cities.And before entering the playing field, there're some legal rights and responsibilities tenants need to be aware of.For new immigrants securing suitable and affordable housing is a crucial part of the settlement process. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 46 per cent of recent immigrants who share their first accommodation in Australia with friends or relatives move on within three to six months, often to private rental housing.While tenancy laws slightly vary from state to state, the rights and responsibilities of tenants are very similar across the country. NSW Fair Trading commissioner Rod Stowe says when you start a tenancy; you should be given a new tenant checklist by your real estate agent or landlord.

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