Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service
Also in: Housing , Tenants' Responsibilities , Tenants' Rights
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Tenants’ Union publications
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 , Housing , Tenants' Responsibilities , Tenants' Rights
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A Guide to the Residential Tenancy Commissioner
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: Housing , Owning Property , Tenants' Responsibilities , Tenants' Rights
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Residential Tenancy and Smoke Alarms
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: Housing , Owning Property
Boarders
Boarding premises are often tenanted by vulnerable members of society, including people with a disability. These premises, and the rights of boarders, are covered by the Residential Tenancy Act 1997.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/housing-renting-and-buying/residential-tenancy/boarders/
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
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Tenants’ Union
The Tenants’ Union of Tasmania Inc. is a not for profit community organisation offering free services including tenancy advice, advocacy and referrals. Their aim is to secure the rights of all tenants for the purpose of relieving housing related poverty, destitution, misfortune and distress.
Web Address: http://tutas.org.au/
Also in: Advocacy , Boarding , Education , Housing , Tenants' Responsibilities
Mould
How to deal with mould in your rental property.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 652 641
Web Address: http://tutas.org.au/factsheet/mould/
Link Owner: Tenants' Union of Tasmania
Also in: Health , Housing , Tenants' Rights
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Boarding Premises
What is a boarding premises, and what rights do boarders have?
Phone: 1300 652 641
Web Address: http://tutas.org.au/factsheet/board-premises/
Link Owner: Tenants' Union of Tasmania
Also in: Boarding , Housing , Tenants' Responsibilities , Tenants' Rights