The Tenancy Ten

The Make Renting Fair Alliance has identified ten key issues of concern to renters that if addressed, would make renting much more fair. These changes are at the heart of the holistic reform we want to see made in the review of the Residential Tenancy Act (1987).

End unfair evictions
Stop tenants being evicted without a valid reason. Introduce reasonable grounds for ending a tenancy.
Allow reasonable modifications
Renters should be allowed to make their house a home.
Create minimum standards, including climate appropriate housing
Housing should be appropriate for the local climate conditions and fit for people to live in and not make you sick.
Stabilise rent increases
A mechanism to cap unfair rent increases.
Include boarders and lodgers
Extend legal protection to boarders and lodgers.

Allow Pets
Tenants shouldn’t have to choose between a family member and a home.
Quick, fair and consistent dispute resolution
Introduce mediation and reported decisions for greater clarity.
Better deal for public housing tenants
Remove provisions that discriminate against public housing tenants.
Increase access to Tenant Advocacy & Information
Make advocacy services & tenancy information available to all renters.
Privacy
Tenants need privacy and are entitled to live in quiet enjoyment in their home.