Edition No. 20 · Monday 1 June 2026 The paper your landlord doesn't want you to read
A leaking roof. A broken heater in winter. A mouldy bathroom that's making your kids sick. You've told your landlord — maybe once, maybe five times — and nothing happens.
You've found the perfect rental. You've attended the inspection. Now the agent wants 100 points of ID — and you're not sure what counts, what you need, or why they're asking.
Victoria has some of the strongest tenant protections in Australia — and some of the most significant reforms in recent years. The 2021 amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 introduced over 130 changes, many of them squarely in renters'...
Queensland's rental market is one of the tightest in Australia — and its tenancy laws have been evolving rapidly to keep pace. The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 governs your rights as a renter in QLD, and recent reforms ...
Renting in New South Wales? The Residential Tenancies Act 2010 gives you more rights than most tenants realise — and more tools to enforce them than ever before.
If you're renting in New South Wales and have a pet — or want one — you need to know the rules. NSW's pet rental laws changed significantly in recent years, but many tenants (and some landlords) still don't understand their rights.
Finding a rental that accepts pets is one of the hardest things about renting in Australia. With around 69% of Australian households owning a pet, the mismatch between pet ownership and pet-friendly rentals is one of the most frustrating issues in...
Routine rental inspections are one of the more stressful parts of renting — even when you've done nothing wrong. The property manager is walking through your home, taking notes, and deciding whether you're looking after the place.
In a rental market where landlords receive 50+ applications for a single property, your rental cover letter is the one thing that can make you stand out from the pile.
Moving interstate is one of the most stressful things you can do — but it doesn't have to be chaotic. Whether you're chasing a job in Sydney, relocating for love to Melbourne, or escaping the city for Queensland's sunshine, a solid moving intersta...
Moving house in Australia? Whether you're shifting suburbs or crossing state lines, the difference between a smooth move and a chaotic one comes down to one thing: preparation.
In Australia's rental market, a good property gets 50+ applications. Some landlords see 100. Your application isn't just a form — it's a pitch. And most renters are pitching badly.
Most renters accept rent increases without question. They assume negotiating is awkward, unlikely to work, or somehow risky. It's none of those things.
Nothing sours the end of a tenancy faster than a bond dispute. Your landlord wants to claim $800 for "cleaning" that didn't need doing, or says you damaged something that was already broken when you moved in.
Your bond is your money. Not your landlord's. Not your agent's. Yours.
The exit inspection is the moment of truth. Everything you've done — or haven't done — during your tenancy comes down to this walkthrough. Get it right and your bond is back in your account within two weeks. Get it wrong and you're arguing over cl...
Few things hit harder than opening an email and seeing a rent increase you weren't expecting. Whether it's $20 a week or $200, knowing your rights is the difference between accepting a fair increase and getting gouged.