Fair Trading news

The Minns Labor Government’s Rental Taskforce has hit the ground running, with a recent investigation into incorrect charges for rental background checks resulting in almost $50,000 being returned to renters.

Communities recovering from the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are being reminded to stay vigilant when it comes to arranging repairs or building work with tradespeople.

A Sydney man has been hit with a $473,000 fine after being found guilty of more than 40 breaches involving unlicensed and uninsured residential building work for four consumers in 2022.

As communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred begin clean-up and recovery efforts, there are warnings today to remain vigilant against potential fundraising scams to ensure you’re not wasting your donation.

Latest data from the Minns Labor Government’s Rental Taskforce has revealed solicited rent bidding via listing platforms has been virtually stamped out.

Rental properties in NSW must meet more stringent water efficiency measures as part of changes coming into effect this month to help reduce water waste and lower household bills for renters living in properties with older facilities. 

NSW Fair Trading has today released the report prepared by independent examiner McGrathNicol into the conduct of Netstrata.

A NSW Fair Trading prosecution of a real estate agent who misappropriated $1.402 million from trust accounts has been finalised with the agent sentenced to a two-year and 10-month intensive corrections order and 450 hours of community service.  

Renters in NSW now have a dedicated Rental Taskforce to hold landlords and real estate agents to account, and will address rental law violations following the Government’s most significant rental reforms in more than a decade.

With the Boxing Day sales launching today, NSW Fair Trading is encouraging shoppers to be savvy about their rights before they hit the stores or start clicking ‘add to cart’.