Life for renters has always had its hurdles, and with the recent uptick in the cost of living, many families are feeling the pinch.
That’s why we’ve made a few changes, to make things a little easier.
- We’ve expanded the rights of renters to have pets in their home, meaning more places are available you and your furry friends.
- We’ve developed a five-year standard tenancy agreement, allowing renters to put down roots for better stability, and a steadier income source for property owners
- We’ve capped rental increases to once every 12 months to limit nasty surprises for renters.
- We’ve expanded the rights of renters to hang a painting, install a security system, or plant a veggie garden.
- We’ve updated the standards that rental properties have to meet, like safer electricals, hot and cold water, proper blinds, proper heating and more.
- And now, we’re building a Rental Taskforce, to crack down on dodgy landlords and their unfair practices.
In November 2025, we added another batch of key rental reforms to give renters more security and certainty.
- Banning no-fault evictions
- Ending rental bidding
- Extending notice periods
- Lifting minimum standards
- Strengthening safety and privacy protections.
