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Latest news: Better Renting

Community consultation for minimum rental standards in ACT

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The government wants to hear from tenants, landlords, boarders, and granters, Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury announced.

ACT introduces new renter protections

Local Newstime Media -
New laws will provide renters with fairer conditions and greater financial surety, Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury states.

ACT election thoughts: Joel Dignam (Better Renting)

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Joel Dignam, Executive Director of Better Renting, offers insights on the ACT Government's housing policies ahead of the upcoming election

ACT rental tenants freeze in winter

Local Newstime Media -
Last winter, ACT renters suffered indoor temperatures below the WHO recommended minimum of 18 degrees, according to Better Renting.

National Cabinet: ‘More housing for Canberrans’

Local Nicholas Fuller -
National Cabinet agreed to a target of 1.2 million new homes over five years - but the Greens, Liberals, and renters' groups are unconvinced.

ACT Greens call for two-year rent freeze

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT Greens have called for a two-year rent freeze and a 2 per cent cap on all rent increases – opinions differ.

Opinion: Better Renting’s solutions for the ACT’s housing crisis

News Newstime Media -
Joel Dignam, executive director of advocacy group Better Renting, shares his views on Anglicare’s Rental Affordability Snapshot.

Relief fund for Canberrans in rental stress

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Canberra is the least affordable city to rent in Australia, but the ACT Government has set up a Rent Relief Fund.

ACT renters living in coldest homes in Australia

Property News Newstime Media -
Eight ACT renters tracked and recorded the temperature and humidity of their homes over winter, and the data paints a frosty picture of renting in Canberra during the coldest months.

Draft ACT rental laws: REIACT ‘concerned’, lobbies say ‘good step’

Property News Newstime Media -
The community consultation period has begun on a draft bill to end no-cause evictions in the ACT, and tenancy lobbies say it’s a “good step” but the REIACT say tenants will be the "biggest losers".

‘Lax’ rental standards threatening tenants’ health

Local Abbey Halter -
Over 100 national organisations are calling on Australia’s governments to implement minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties.

Andrew Braddock sponsors renter’s petition after ‘distressing’ eviction

Local Abbey Halter -
A Canberra renter has launched a petition after experiencing a 'distressing' eviction and almost becoming homeless.

Call for better ACT rental standards

News Newstime Media -
While the ACT Government has committed to introducing minimum rental standards, organisations say they’re ignoring other options.

Tenant in mould-infested rental says ‘landlord just doesn’t care’

Local Abbey Halter -
'Emily' has been fighting her landlord for basic rental repairs for several years and was forced to live in a mould-infested home for years.

Renter told to vacate property after requesting repairs

Local Abbey Halter -
“As a tenant, what the owner and real estate says goes. It’s dehumanising. It’s like you’re stripped of any human rights,” said a Canberra renter. Anna has been living nightmare as...

ACT Government will require rentals to be insulated

Local Abbey Halter -
Consultation opens today, Monday 8 November, from the ACT Government on the implementation of requirements for rental properties to meet a minimum standard for ceiling insulation across Canberra. ACT Attorney-General and Minister for...
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