NSW: New Landlord and Tenant Information Statements, Tenancy Agreement and Condition Report

Changes to the residential tenancy laws start on 23 March 2020, with amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (the Act) and the new Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019 (the new Regulation).

What are the changes?

The changes improve tenants’ renting experience while ensuring landlords can effectively manage their properties. The changes aim to reduce disputes over repairs and maintenance, increase protection and certainty for tenants, and clarify the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords.

Download new forms here:

1. Tenancy Agreement

https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/608380/Standard-Residential-Tenancy-Agreement.pdf  

2. Condition Report

https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/608381/Residential-Tenancy-Condition-Report.pdf  

3. Tenant Info Statement

https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/608382/Residential-Tenancy-Information-Statement-for-Tenants.pdf  

4. Landlord Info Statement

https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/608383/Residential-Tenancy-Information-Statement-for-Landlords.pdf

For a comprehensive account of the changes to the RTA 2010 (NSW) see Fair Trading website: https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-property/renting/new-residential-tenancy-laws

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