Renting
Rental laws, things to check and do and support for renting a private home in the ACT.
Rental laws
Things to check and do
Before renting
Read about minimum housing standards, holding deposits and pets.
Starting a tenancy
Find out about types of tenancies, rent, bills, bond and condition reports.
During your tenancy
Learn about your obligations, inspections, repairs and rent increases.
Ending a tenancy
Understand types of notices to leave, final inspection and bond release.
Support and services for renting
Help paying your bond
Learn about interest-free loans to pay your bond for a private rental property
Help paying your rent
Read about financial help if you are in rental stress or severe financial hardship.
Free home energy checks
Find free home energy assessment for renters in the ACT.
Rent increase calculator
Check if a proposed rent increase is allowed.
Affordable rentals for over 65s
Look for affordable properties for pensioners to rent from Housing ACT.
Help with reducing your running costs
Find financial help and advice on lowering energy and water bills.
Rental bond lodgements and refunds
Find out how bonds are paid and managed.
Support to end your tenancy because of domestic or family violence
Find out how you can end your tenancy and not pay a break-lease fee.
Read more
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