The Tenants’ Union of Tasmania is a specialist Community Legal Centre for residential tenants. Our aim is to secure the rights of all tenants by providing free legal advice, representation and education, as well as advocating for the improvement of tenants’ rights.
Renting in Tasmania? We provide FREE
advice for public and private residential
tenants.
12 Month Contract – Launceston or North West Full time or Part Time Salary: pro rata within the range of Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 6 plus employer superannuation contributions. The Tenants’ Union of Tasmania is a not-for-profit community organisation that represents Tasmania’s residential tenants. We seek a motivated senior solicitor […]
12 Month Contract – North West or Launceston (as negotiated) Full time or Part Time Salary: pro rata within the range of Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Levels 5/6 (as applicable) plus employer superannuation contributions. The Tenants’ Union of Tasmania is a not-for-profit community organisation that represents Tasmania’s residential tenants. We seek […]
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 […]
Our Services
Advice
We offer telephone advice statewide and face-to-face advice in three locations, Hobart, Launceston and Devonport.
Legal Representation
Our solicitors and tenancy workers can advise you on how to present your case if you need to go to Court, and in certain circumstances can represent you in Court with your tenancy matter.
Tenancy Education & Training
We teach about residential tenancy in Tasmania. Any interested group. Introduction to Advanced. Face-to-face and soon online.
Purchasing Leases
We sell leases that comply with Tasmanian residential tenancy law. They can be purchased in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport.