Tenancy Information and Advice
The NSW Department of Fair Trading has produced a number of Tenancy Information and Advice booklets (see below). They cover matters such as,
- Tenancy Agreements
- Rental Bonds
- Payment of Rent
- Tenancy Disputes
- Notice Requirements
- Condition Reports
- Repairs
- Terminating of Tenancies
The Renting Guide
Click here to read the Department's publication on "The Renting guide" (Code - FTR66).
Renting A Home
Information about Renting A Home is available here from the Department's website.
Setting Up A Home
If you are renting a property you will need to get the utilities such as phone and electricity connected. Below are some helpful links.
Utility Connection
Fast Connect is a free utility connection service.
Gas & Electricity Providers
AGL and Energy Australia are the main gas and electricity providers in Sydney. For a list of all Gas and Electricity providers please visit: http://www.nsw.gov.au/moving.asp
Phone Connection
Telstra and Optus are the two of the main telephone companies. You can also do a web search for more phone providers and prices.
Internet Connection
Telstra and Optus package telephone and internet costs together. You can also do a web search for more internet service providers and prices.
Self Managing Your Rental Property
Information about Self Managing Your Rental Property is available here from the Department's website.
Useful phone numbers:
Department of Fair Trading, Renting Services
Enquiries 133-220
Language Assistance 131-450
Tenant's Union of NSW
The Tenants’ Union of NSW is the State’s peak non-government organisation for tenants. Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services (TAASs) provide free, independent information, advice and advocacy to tenants throughout New South Wales.
Website: www.tenants.org.au/
Legal Advice on Tenancy Issues
The community legal centre in your local area offers free legal and tenancy advice. Some of the centres located in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney are:
Kingsford Legal Centre
Ground Floor,
The Law Building,
UNSW
Phone: 9385-9566
Email: legal@unsw.edu.au
Website: www.kingsfordlegalcentre.org
Inner City Legal Centre (Darlinghurst)
Rooms 6A & 6B, 1st Floor,
66 Oxford Street,
Darlinghurst
Phone: 9332-1966
Email: inner_city@clc.net.au
Website: www.iclc.org.au
Redfern Legal Centre
73 Pitt Street,
Redfern
Phone: 9698-7277
Email: info@rlc.org.au
Website: www.rlc.org.au