Support for people new to renting
Information about housing and renting if you’ve never rented before or you’re new to Australia.
Introduction to housing
If you’re new to Australia, you can find helpful information about housing on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Guides to renting
Each state and territory has its own laws about renting. Find resources in English and other languages in your state or territory. Guides to renting also include information on who to contact if you need help.
| ACT | Find out about renting a private home in the ACT, including rental laws, things to check and do and support for renting. |
| NSW | Find out about renting a place to live including bonds, repairs and condition reports. |
| NT | Find easy English fact sheets about renting, breaking a lease and sharing a house. |
| Qld | Find a pocket guide for tenants in 8 languages. |
| SA | Find a basic guide to renting, and tenancy information in languages other than English. |
| Tas | Find a guide to renting in Tasmania in English. |
| Vic | Find out about your renting rights translated into other languages. |
| WA | Find out about renting a home. |
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Page last updated:
5 March 2026