A ban on ‘no fault’ evictions has come into effect in NSW.
It comes several months after the state Parliament passed a law banning the practice, which allowed landlords to end a lease without giving their tenant a reason.
Under the legislation, notice periods for evictions will also be extended, and tenants will have a formal process to apply to keep a pet.
NSW renters
No-grounds or ‘no fault’ evictions mean landlords can end a lease without providing a reason.
From today, NSW landlords will have to disclose a reason for ending a lease.
This could include plans to sell, renovate, or move into the property, or if a tenant has damaged a property or not paid rent.
No-fault evictions have been banned or limited across most of the country.
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Other changes
NSW Government reforms also include extending the minimum notice period for ending leases by 30 days.
Additionally, as of today, landlords will only be able to deny requests to keep a pet at a property for “specific reasons,” such as it being impossible to keep a pet “humanely”.
Renters will be able to fill out a form to apply for a pet, and if a landlord does not reply within 21 days, the application is granted.
Comments
Housing Minister Rose Jackson said: “For too long, renters have lived with the fear of being kicked out for no reason. That ends today.”
“Renters shouldn’t have to choose between a place to live and keeping their companion animal.”
The Tenants’ Union called the changes “a significant improvement for NSW renters.”
