Renting your home may keep you free from the shackles of a mortgage, but there are some pitfalls. We've all heard horror stories of being evicted on Christmas Eve, facing a rental hike as soon as you ask for something to be fixed, and losing your bond for no good reason. We'll help you understand your rights as a renter so your home is your castle – whether it's your castle or not.
Renting
Renting property
Your rights as a renter, and the dodgy practices to watch out for.
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'Robodebt' for insurance – renters around Australia being unfairly pursued
We uncover more cases of renters being pursued by insurance firms over accidental property damage. It's time for change.
Insurers pursue renters for accidental property damage
Renters are being chased for accidental and unintentional damage costs after their landlords make insurance claims.
Renters left to freeze in poorly insulated homes
With winter fast approaching, we look at renters' rights to affordable heating – or the lack of them.
Renter protections for financial victims of COVID-19 start rolling out
NSW and Victoria have announced their plans, but other states and territories are still working out the details.
How to break a rental lease
Terminating a property lease early is possible, but it's not always easy.
Tenant screening and blacklists - what can they list and what can they ask?
Too many tenants are afraid of being blacklisted, but there are rules about when and what rental agents and landlords can list.
Rental rights you didn't know you had
The rental market is tough – but you do have some rights.
Black mould and renters' rights
What are your rights when black mould takes hold?
It's time to make renting a safe and fair experience for everyone
People who rent shouldn't have to fight to get urgent repairs or run the risk of being kicked out for raising their concerns.
CHOICE report: rental rights in Australia have a long way to go
Renters live in fear of rent increases or eviction if they ask for repairs.
Australia's rental crisis worsens, report finds
The country's lowest earners are being locked out of the rental market in capital cities.
Utility connection services
Who really owns the service they're recommending?
From owner to tenant
What happens when real estate agents value your property more than you?
Audit of real estate agents finds 20% are not compliant
Fair trading slaps 60 agents with fines
Renters share horror stories on social media
#RentInOz trends after a CHOICE study finds an "entrenched culture of fear among renters".
Aussie tenants get a raw deal
New report finds major issues with renting in Australia.
Rental rights
From no-grounds evictions to limited leases, we learn that long-term rental security is almost non-existent for Australian tenants.
Rent payment schemes
Rental agents outsource rent processing and have tenants pick up the tab.
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