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NSW tenancy law, explained.
Plain English. Cited section numbers. Current as of the May 2025 reforms. Written by a USYD Law student working as a paralegal — not averaged advice scraped from a 2018 blog post.
Is my eviction notice valid in NSW?
Most NSW termination notices have at least one procedural defect. Seven-point checklist to test yours.
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My landlord won't do repairs. What can I do?
Urgent vs non-urgent, the $1,000 self-arrangement right almost no renter knows about, and how to apply to NCAT for a rent reduction while it's outstanding.
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Is my rent increase legal in NSW?
Three tests every NSW rent increase has to pass. The 12-month rule, the 60-day notice, the not-excessive test, with a template objection letter and the NCAT path.
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No-grounds eviction in NSW after the May 2025 reforms
What changed, what reasons now count, what evidence the landlord has to produce, and how to challenge a notice that doesn't comply.
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How to get your bond back in NSW — step by step
5 steps from move-out to recovery. Template letters, NCAT escalation, deadlines, and the four most common landlord deductions explained.
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Fair wear and tear vs damage in NSW
The single biggest argument at bond-return time. Where the line actually sits, with 12 worked examples.
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Can my landlord charge 6 weeks bond in NSW?
Short answer: no. Long answer below, with the exact section that backs you up.
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More articles coming.
Roadmap: notice periods after the May 2025 reforms, what counts as fair wear and tear, how to challenge a rent increase at NCAT, the difference between Bond Board claims and NCAT applications. Have a question you want answered? Email me.