ADVICE OVER THE HOLIDAY PERIOD

Tenants Advice & Advocacy Services have limited availability over the holiday period. The Tenants' Union will operate a Tenancy Advice Hotline from Wednesday 18/12/2024 until Wednesday 8/1/2025 (excluding weekends and public holidays). The hours of operation are 10am-1pm and 2-5pm.

Get advice on: (02) 8117 3750 or 1800 251 101

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New sample letters

We have published 7 new sample letters for residents of land lease communities, covering some of the most common scenarios faced by residents.
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Site fee abatement

Sample letter for when you are requesting site fee abatement due to your residential site becoming wholly uninhabitable.
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Site fee receipt

Sample letter to request a site fee receipt from the operator.
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Selling your home

Sample letter to notify the operator of your intention to sell your home.
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Utility bills

Sample letter you can use to request access to the operators utility documents including bills.
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Tree maintenance

This sample letter can be used when you need to request the operator undertake tree maintenance in the community and on your residential site.
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Making alterations and additions to your home

Sample letter you can send to the operator when you need to seek consent to make alterations or additions to your home and residential site.
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Additional occupants

Sample letter for when you wish to seek consent from the operator to have an additional person occupy the residential site.
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Through a Renter's Lens – photo competition top entries

Over the last few months we were delighted to host a statewide competition and exhibition of renters' photography. We were thrilled with the number and quality of entries we received on all…
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The insecurity and uncertainty of renting: 'A constant exercise in weighing up options.'

At the recent Briefing on Healthy Homes for Renters held at NSW Parliament on 13 October 2022, Sarah* shared her experience renting her home. Though a lawyer and academic researcher, Sarah…
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The true cost of eviction

Our recent special report, Eviction, Hardship and the Housing Crisis, looks closely at the immediate and direct costs of moving. This blog explores the true costs of eviction, and asks what we…
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Amanda El Gazzar

Shifts in the balance of power – reflecting on 15 years of Tenant Advocacy

Amanda El Gazzar has been a Tenant Advocate at the Northern Rivers Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service for 15 years. She is now taking a well-earned break and looking at other possibilities. We…
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