No grounds evictions will be banned during periodic agreements! #RentersElection23
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<<First Name>>, have you heard the news?!
In a massive win for the renters of NSW, 'no grounds' evictions during periodic agreements will be abolished regardless of who wins the election on 25 March!
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On Friday last week, the NSW Liberals and Nationals committed to ending no grounds evictions in periodic tenancies – rolling leases (SMH). This means there is now cross-party support for this change, so no matter the election outcome on 25 March, we'll get this reform. This is a huge win: renters and supporters have been pushing for this for decades!
This announcement demonstrates the power of the tireless organising and testimony from renters, and that decision-makers can no longer ignore us. If you've shared a story, come to an action, attended an Assembly, joined the Tenants' Union, signed a petition, started a conversation with a family member, re-shared a social media post — you helped make this happen.
> Tenants' Union statement on Friday's announcement from the Liberals and Nationals
> Tenants' Union blog: A huge win as NSW commits to banning 'no grounds' during periodic tenancies
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It's becoming increasingly clear that the upcoming NSW election is the #RentersElection23. This election will be decided on our issues: renters' issues. Renters are in a unique position right now to have our voices heard.
On Monday last week, renters made a big splash in the Daily Telegraph. NSW renters — and especially those in marginal electorates — will hold the key to this election. Decision makers need to be talking about how they are going to fix our broken rental housing system.
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Then on Tuesday last week in Westmead, over 900 people gathered for the Sydney Alliance Housing and Climate Election Assembly focussed on renters. NSW Labor and the Greens re-committed to ending 'no grounds' and doing it right. They will end 'no grounds' during periodic tenancies and at the end of the fixed term. Treasurer Matt Kean also told the audience to 'watch this space.' And then on Friday, NSW Liberals and Nationals commited to ending no grounds evictions in periodic tenancies (rolling leases) and to extending the notice period at end of fixed term. A huge win!
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Putting Renters on the Map ahead of #RentersElection23
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We've developed a new tool: Putting Renters on the Map, along with Campaign Toolkits for every area of NSW, to equip and empower every renter to speak up about renting issues this election. The tool showcases renting stories and data from all across NSW. You can navigate to your part of NSW, see and share renting stories and data, and download your area's Campaign Toolkit.
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Campaign Toolkits
We've created 15 unique Campaign Toolkits, personalised to each different part of NSW, to support individuals and community groups to advocate for renting issues that are important to you.
These kits contain information and tools to help you effectively communicate with your local decision-makers and other members of the public in the lead-up to the March NSW #RentersElection23. Click on your area on the map to find your toolkit.
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Election Announcement Tracker
Also check out our NSW Election Announcement Tracker to keep informed – what renting policies have been announced, and what would these policies mean for NSW renters if introduced? We set out the key policies that parties have announced in relation to renting, and provide brief analysis of the policy and its potential impact.
State of the Renters tool
You may also find our State of the Renters tool useful. It breaks down data about renting from the 2021 Census data by LGA or electorate.
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