Family domestic violence tenancy laws review

Family domestic violence tenancy laws review

The FDV tenancy laws commenced in 2019, as part of the Government’s broader commitment to addressing the serious issue of FDV impacting our community.

The FDV tenancy laws were introduced to give victim-survivors the choice to either end their tenancy agreement early on the grounds of FDV without needing to go to court; or to stay in their rental homes if safe to do so, by going to court.

How will the proposed Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill affect residential property investors?

How will the proposed Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill affect residential property investors?

Although the title would suggest the amendment relates to changes surrounding the recent floodings in Northern NSW, the amendment instead focuses on changes to the core sections of the Residential Tenancies Act. These changes will directly affect how tenants and landlords can occupy, price, and vacate a property.