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Your rights and responsibilities

Understand your rights. What housing standards and fees to expect. Check your responsibilities.

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Unreasonable fees

The law limits the amount of upfront money tenants have to pay to set up their contracts. It also bans most tenant fees.

Find out more about the law that protects you.

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Page last updated: 30 September 2024

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