Tenants' Union of Tasmania

The government is currently calling for submissions on how to modernise the Residential Tenancy Act 1997. Submissions from renters are greatly encouraged to help the government understand the people the Act affects most, and how it affects them. We understand making a submission can be daunting task, and hope the following FAQs can help you […]

The government is currently taking submissions on how to modernise the Residential Tenancy Act 1997. The stories and experiences of actual renters are an extremely valuable part of this process. The government needs to understand how, for example, the current lack of security, repair standards and limits on rent increases affect Tasmanian families. We strongly […]

In the third quarter of 2025 all regions of Tasmanian experienced a growth in rent prices, higher in the North West and smaller in the South. In the North West, the weighted median rent rose by 3.5 per cent compared to the previous quarter and by 10.5 per cent over the same quarter last year. […]

A new report card released yesterday by the National Association of Renters’ Organisations and National Shelter shows that, two years after National Cabinet promised a “Better Deal for Renters,” most governments have failed to deliver meaningful reforms. Millions of renters are still exposed to unfair rent hikes, arbitrary evictions and unsafe homes. For the one-third […]