Starting a tenancy

What you need to know about finding a rental property, signing a lease and moving in.

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Changes to rental laws

Changes to laws on rent increases and background checks started on 31 October 2024. Further changes, including ending no ground terminations and making it easier to keep pets in rentals will be changing in 2025. 

Learn more about the changes

Finding and applying for a rental property

Rules for advertising and rent bidding on rental properties

Minimum standards for rental properties

Getting repairs done before you move in

What you need to know before signing a lease

Signing a lease and moving in

Sharing a rental property

Your personal information before a tenancy

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During a tenancy

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Ending a tenancy

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