Huge win for renters: NSW tenants bill passes lower house [Video]

New rental reforms are set to pass NSW parliament in what will be a “historic win for renters.”

On Thursday the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2024 passed the lower house after years of advocating from community organising, renters, housing advocates and local tenants advice and advocacy services.

The Bill will introduce a range of reforms focused on eviction protections, pet-friendly renting, rent increases, and payment rules.

1. ENDING ‘NO GROUNDS’ EVICTIONS

Under the new rules landlords must provide valid reasons for ending a tenancy and significant penalties may apply to landlords or agents who misuse these new termination grounds.

The new grounds for termination include breach of tenancy agreements, proposed sale of the property, significant renovations or demolition, landlord or their family moving in, and situations where the property will no longer be used as a rental.

Evidence will …