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ACT rental tenants freeze in winter

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’

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

Call for better ACT rental standards

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’

'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

“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

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...

Better Renting: Landlords must pay costs of forced moves

Landlords, not tenants, should pay the cost of forced moves, says Canberra tenant advocacy organisation Better Renting.

ACT Attorney-General responds to Healthy Homes for Renters

ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury has responded by letter to the 75 organisations across Australia that are calling for better protection for the health of renters and the implementation of a healthy homes...

Some renters living in unliveable homes

For 11 years, Ella has been renting a home in the Inner North that is almost unbearable to live in, and she said her property manager couldn’t care less. Her property manager’s...

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