We're introducing new laws to make renting fairer in NSW. More than one third of NSW rents and we're committed to getting the balance right between renters and owners.

We want renters to be able to be secure in their home so they can not only build a life but get ahead.

Our rental package includes:

• No grounds evictions – We’re establishing a set of reasonable grounds to end a lease, giving greater certainty to renters and owners. Property owners will now need a reason to end a tenancy for both periodic and fixed term leases.

• Portable bond scheme – Millions of renters across the state will soon be able to move homes and transfer their bond with them with the Government investing $6.6 million to deliver the first scheme of its kind in Australia.

• Banning fees for background checks – Renters will no longer be being charged for background checks when they’re applying for a rental property.

• Ensuring tenants have a free way to pay rent – The Government will require property owners and agents to offer free ways to pay, such as bank transfer and the Commonwealth Government’s Centrepay.

• Making it easier for tenants to have pets in rental – the Government will make it easier to have pets in rentals by introducing a new fairer and more streamlined application process.

• Establishing Rent Check – a new, free tool renters can use to help check whether the rent they’re being asked to pay is fair.

• Rental Taskforce within NSW Fair Trading – the Government will invest $8.4 million for a taskforce with investigators, inspectors and support teams to help renters and act on serious breaches of rental laws.

This legislation has been developed working with housing providers, rental advocates, and property stakeholders including more than 16,000 submissions from across NSW.

We need your help to make it law and get it through the NSW Parliament.