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 a handbook for tenants about renting and occupancy laws in English. |
| NSW | Find videos in 17 languages about renting a home as well as bonds, repairs and paying rent. |
| 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 information for international students, in languages other than English. |
| Tas | Find a guide to renting in English. |
| Vic | Find information about renting rights translated into other languages. |
| WA | Find videos on renting translated into other languages, or download a guide to renting. |
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1 November 2024