Tenants' Union of Tasmania

The Latest Issue of Rent Rant - The Tenants' Union Newsletter

Posted on Tuesday, 23 March 2010 | Permalink

The Summer 2009/10 edition of Rent Rant is out now.  It features a summary of our Residential Tenancy Act Review submission.

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Volunteering at the Tenants' Union

Posted on Wednesday, 3 March 2010 | Permalink

Are you interested in helping tenants resolve issues with their landlords?
Can you communicate with people from a broad range of backgrounds?
Are you interested in human rights and social justice issues?
Can you volunteer three hours per week during business hours for a minimum of 26 weeks?
Then come and volunteer with us!

We provide FREE advice to tenants and opportunities are available to become a volunteer telephone advisor.

You will need to complete six hours of training over three sessions in Hobart:
Session 1: Friday 26th March 2.30 - 4.30pm
Session 2: Tuesday 30th March 2.30 - 4.30pm
Session 3: Friday 9th April 2.30 -4.30pm
       
To register interest call Meredith on 6223 2591.

Residential Tenancy Act Submission

Posted on Monday, 1 March 2010 | Permalink

The Tenants' Union has recently completed its submission for the Residential Tenancy Act Review, Tasmania's primary residential tenancy legislation.  The Tenants' Union's key recommendations are:

1) To create minimum residential tenancy standards to guarantee that all tenants live in adequate housing.

2) That landlords need valid reason(s) to evict tenants.

3) To limit mid-lease rent increases to the inflation rate.

There are also recommendations on tribunals, paying rent, caravan parks, student accommodation and more.  Click on the cover above for our full submission.