Tenancy Resources

For information about your legal rights and responsibilities use these links:

Tenant resources
Landlord resources

Also download the Definition of Tenancy Terms.

Boarders and Lodgers: Please see the Tenants Union website: Boarders and Lodgers Fact Sheet. Boarders and lodgers do not come under the Residential Tenancies Act, and as such you do not have the same rights as a tenant.

Also see the Frequently Asked Questions for Students page.

Tenant Resources

For fact sheets and general information see:

• The Office of Fair Trading Fact Sheets
• The Tenants Union of NSW Fact Sheets
• The Share Housing Survival Guide – this is a highly recommended resource for all students living in or looking for share houses.
• The Tenants Rights Manual

For legal advice & advocacy go to:

• Students Representative Council - for undergraduate students.
• SUPRA - for postgraduate students.
  
  The Community Legal Centre in the area where you live. See the National Association of Community Legal Centres for details.
• Redfern Legal Centre if you live near the Camperdown or Darlington campuses.
• Inner Western Sydney Tenants Advice & Advocacy Service if you live in the inner west.
  
  Contact the Accommodation Officers if you are unsure who can help.

Landlord Resources

For information about renting your property, go to:

• The Office of Fair Trading: They are the governing body of the Residential Tenancies Act and provide important information about being a landlord.
• You are also required by law to provide your tenants with the copy of The Renting Guide.
• If you are renting your property through a real estate agent, they will be able to provide you with more information, and take care of the legal aspects of renting your property.

For information about offering accommodation in your own home:

• If you are offering accommodation in your own home you can decide if you want the tenant to sign a lease or agreement. Please remember that you and your tenant still have rights and responsibilities and it is important that you are aware of these.
• Please read the information on the Office of Fair Trading website about ‘Being a Landlord’.
• Contact the Accommodation Officers for more information.