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Latest news: Rental reforms

ACT minimum rental standards for ceiling insulation will ‘save lives’

The ACT Government will be implementing minimum standards for ceiling insulation in rental homes in Canberra from 1 April 2023.

Canberra’s first Build-to-Rent site in Turner hits the market

Canberra's first Build-to-Rent (BTR) site in Turner was released onto the market for sale today, which the ACT Government says will deliver more rental properties and housing options for Canberrans.

Parton: Rental reforms will have serious impact on ACT market

Canberra is in the middle of the worst rental affordability crisis in our history, and if Labor and the Greens have their way it'll get worse, argues Liberal MLA Mark Parton.

ACT renters living in coldest homes in Australia

Eight ACT renters tracked and recorded the temperature and humidity of their homes over winter, and the data paints a frosty picture of renting in Canberra during the coldest months.

Anglicare Australia calls for rental reform to address housing crisis

Australia's housing system is not just broken but in meltdown, and all levels of government must take urgent action to fix the crisis, Anglicare Australia says.

Proposed ACT rental reforms look to end no cause evictions

ACT tenants may soon no longer fear receiving a ‘no cause’ eviction thanks to the ACT Government’s rental reforms, but the REIACT is concerned for the rights of rental providers.

To the editor: Tenants’ behaviour destroys ACT rental market

This letter writer invites CW to get a first-hand experience by coming to this property to see how the tenants' behaviour destroys the rental supply in Canberra. 

ACT landlords may have to provide references to tenants, REIACT concerned

A motion is being introduced in the ACT Legislative Assembly this week giving renters the power to request a reference from their landlord, not just the other way round.

‘Lax’ rental standards threatening tenants’ health

Over 100 national organisations are calling on Australia’s governments to implement minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties.

Andrew Braddock sponsors renter’s petition after ‘distressing’ eviction

A Canberra renter has launched a petition after experiencing a 'distressing' eviction and almost becoming homeless.

Single mother evicted from rental after three weeks

2020 was a frightening time, but for this Canberra single mother on the verge of homelessness, it was so stressful she “could barely see”.

Canberra remains most expensive capital city to rent

ACT renters should not be surprised in the slightest – Canberra is still the most expensive capital city to rent in the country.

Call for better ACT rental standards

While the ACT Government has committed to introducing minimum rental standards, organisations say they’re ignoring other options.

Tenant in mould-infested rental says ‘landlord just doesn’t care’

'Emily' has been fighting her landlord for basic rental repairs for several years and was forced to live in a mould-infested home for years.

Denman Prospect offering new build-to-rent affordable housing

New, affordable housing will be built at Denman Prospect as part of their build-to-rent scheme, and will be called The Borough.

Rental affordability is Canberra’s real housing crisis

The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) is imploring the ACT Government to urgently implement a raft of policies to help fix Canberra’s housing and rental crisis, while welcoming the ACT Opposition’s...

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