Renting a home

Find out about payments, your obligations when you rent a house and how to update your address.

Signing a rental lease
Understanding your lease and the rental laws in your state or territory.
Support for people new to renting
Information about housing and renting if you’ve never rented before or you’re new to Australia.
Moving home
How to tell government and others when you move house and need to update your address.
Government help if you’re renting
If you’re renting, you may be eligible for Centrelink payments, government concessions and other help.

Page last updated: 17 January 2024

Signing a rental lease