Australian Capital Territory Tenancy Help
If you are renting a home in the Australian Capital Territory or thinking of doing so soon, the information in this guide will help you avoid common renting pitfalls and to have a harmonious (and lawful) relationship with the property owner or agent. The information on the website outlines the tenants rights and responsibilities in relation to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.
This guide doesn’t take the place of the Act, nor does it pretend to cover everything; but it will give you a good working knowledge of your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. It is not legal advise.
FAQ Guide for The Australian Capital Territory
- ACAT - Do I Need a Lawyer?
- Access and Privacy
- ACT Phone Numbers
- Applying for Assistance
- Bond
- Can the Landlord change the way I pay rent?
- Can You Change the Locks?
- Condition Reports ('Inventories')
- Defective Notices
- Defending an Application for Termination by the Landlord
- Defending an Eviction
- Ending a Tenancy
- Eviction in the ACT
- Eviction process
- Evidence Checklist for the ACT Civil & Administrative Tribunal
- Evidence of the condition of the premises
- Grounds for termination
- Inspections - don't be a doormat!
- Making a Complaint about your Real Estate Agent
- Notice Periods
- Privacy
- Reasonable Access
- Rent
- Repairs
- Retaliatory Applications
- Sale of Premises
- Tenancy in the ACT
- Terminating a Tenancy
- The Final Inspection
- The tribunal process
- What if I don't agree that I am in arrears?
- What if I don't think the landlord has grounds to terminate my tenancy
- What is Fair Wear and Tear?
- What is rent arrears?
- What is unlawful interference?
- What should I do if I am in rent arrears
- When can a tenant be evicted?
- When can the Landlord enter my home or not?
- Who can evict a tenant?
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