Resources
Plain-English guides on Australian tenancy law, compliance, notices, and everything else self-managing landlords need to get right.
21 May 2026
Most landlords who end up at NCAT, VCAT or QCAT didn't set out to break the rules. They just didn't keep the right records, gave notice the wrong way, or assumed something was fine without checking. Here are the 10 mistakes that cause disputes - and what to do instead.
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When a tenant falls behind in rent, there is a correct legal process to follow - and getting it wrong can mean starting over. Here is what landlords should check in NSW, Victoria and Queensland before issuing a notice.
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NSW rent increase rules changed from late 2024 and now apply more consistently across lease types. Here's what self-managing landlords need to know — notice period, timing, required details, and common mistakes that can make an increase invalid.
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Victoria banned no-fault evictions from 25 November 2025. You can no longer rely on a fixed-term lease expiring as a stand-alone reason to end a tenancy. Here's what changed, what valid reasons still exist, and what self-managing landlords need to do differently.
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Queensland landlords generally need compliant interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms for new or renewed residential tenancies, and all Queensland dwellings must comply by 1 January 2027. Here's what to check, where alarms usually need to go, and how to keep a clear compliance record.
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