I'm excited to share with you the results of new research we commissioned from Ipsos Public Affairs – a company known for independent and accurate polling. They surveyed 1,200 people from across community and the results confirmed widespread support for ending 'no grounds' evictions. There is strong support among renters, the community, and – in a result that may surprise you – including among landlords.
I'm also writing to you to ask you to continue to take action to support our campaign to end 'no grounds' evictions for all renters.
As a renter myself, I know all to well the distress, anxiety, and financial impact caused by 'no grounds' evictions. Renters are facing a severe housing crisis and ongoing cost-of-living crunch – the time to act is now.
Renters are looking to the government and other political parties to demonstrate leadership in relation to rental reform and support for renters. Let's get this done!
– Jemima Mowbray, Policy and Campagins Manager, Tenants' Union of NSW
New research: renters, landlords, and community support ending no-grounds
New polling, undertaken by Ipsos Public Affairs for the Tenants’ Union of NSW, shows significant support for promised reforms to end ‘no grounds’ eviction, including strong support from landlords. The research also shows the community expects reforms should apply uniformly for all renters.
Key findings:
84% of people agree if a renter is being told to leave their home they should be provided with a reason.
88% of renters support the NSW Government’s proposal to introduce reasonable grounds and end ‘no grounds’ evictions.
77% of landlords and 76% within the community also support the proposed eviction reform.
2 out of 3 people feel eviction reforms should apply for all renters; 75% of renters agree.
82.5% of renters report a recent increase in their housing costs; with 84% cutting back on discretionary spending or other household costs
75% of people polled believe the NSW government should act to reduce unfair evictions as a cost-of-living measure.
Our new video reminds decision-makers about their commitment to end 'no grounds' evictions. It has already been seen by tens of thousands of people (thanks to shares and re-shares). The video features the promises made by Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey. We're asking them to deliver on those promises! Please watch the video, share it, and tag Premier Minns, Treasurer Mookhey, Housing Minister Rose Jackson, and Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading Chanthivong. Watch the video on whichever platform you prefer:
Email decision-makers
Over 900 supporters of Make Renting Fair have already emailed decision-makersto say it's time to end unfair evictions for all renters now. Thank you! If you haven't done so yet, it's not too late – and now is a crucial time. Can you help us get to 1,000? Please use our email tool and share it with your friends.
In order to end 'no grounds' evictions, we are getting ready to focus on decision-makers in key electorates. This could be your local MP. Please can you take a moment to make sure we have your correct postcode, so we can map where your MP stands? <<First Name>> according to our records, your postcode is Unknown. If needed, please update it here, or reply to this email with your postcode and we'll update it for you.
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