For advice on residential tenancy issues, contact the Tenants' Union of Tasmania
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Don’t Panic (3rd edition) is a comprehensive guide to renting a residential property in Tasmania and the application of Tasmanian tenancy laws.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 652 641
Web Address: http://tutas.org.au/factsheet/dont-panic-a-tenants-guide-to-renting-in-tasmania/
Link Owner: Tenants' Union of Tasmania
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service
Also in: Renting Property , Tenants' Responsibilities , Tenants' Rights
The law in relation to de facto and same sex couples has changed in Tasmania. A de facto relationship is between two adults of the opposite sex or two adults of the same sex. A de facto property settlement is now governed by the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth).
Phone: 1800 682 468
Web Address: http://womenslegaltas.org.au/wordy/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/De-facto.pdf
Link Owner: Women's Legal Service Tasmania
Also in: De Facto relationships , Separation and Divorce
A range of publications about tenants’ rights and obligations
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 652 641
Web Address: http://tutas.org.au/publications/
Link Owner: Tenants' Union of Tasmania
Also in: Boarding , Renting Property , Tenants' Responsibilities , Tenants' Rights
The Commission was established in 1986 as an independent statutory organisation reporting to the Commonwealth Parliament through the Attorney-General. Their vision is human rights: everyone, everywhere, everyday.
Phone: 1300 366 611 (Legal Aid Tasmania)
Web Address: http://guysgottaknow.com.au/housing/leases/living-with-friends-or-a-partner/
Link Owner: Guys gotta know
A guide to the roles and responsibilities of the Residential Tenancy Commissioner
Organisation Address: 110 Collins St, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 135 513
Link Owner: Department of Justice
Also in: Owning Property , Renting Property , Tenants' Responsibilities , Tenants' Rights
Tenants can seek to end a fixed term lease before the end date by breaking the lease (by choice) or terminating the lease because the landlord or agent is at fault.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 652 641
Web Address: http://tutas.org.au/factsheet/leaving-leases-early/
Link Owner: Tenants' Union of Tasmania
The Residential Tenancy Amendment (Smoke Alarms) Act 2012 (the Act) requires smoke alarms to be installed in residential rental properties in Tasmania from 1 May 2013. This factsheet outlines the major requirements of the Act for both landlords and tenants.
Web Address: http://www.consumer.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/250022/FI_Res_Ten_Smoke_Alarms.pdf
Link Owner: Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading
Related Links: Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading (DOJ)
Also in: Owning Property , Renting Property
Property owners and agents can charge bonds for residential rental properties to protect against any financial loss if a tenant breaches the rental agreement.
Organisation Address: 110 Collins St, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 135 513
Web Address: http://www.consumer.tas.gov.au/renting/rental_bonds_condition_reports
Link Owner: Department of Justice
