13/08/2026
Renting in NSW has changed. Here’s what you need to know about the newly introduced reforms ending no-grounds evictions:
A landlord can now only end a lease with a specific, lawful reason. Landlords can’t end a tenancy without a valid cause.
For most reasons, you must be given supporting documents that show why the lease is ending.
Some notice periods have been extended to give renters more time to find a new home.
If a lease is ended for a specific reason (like renovations), the property cannot be put back on the rental market immediately.
Stronger penalties apply if a lease is ended unlawfully, or if a property is put back on the market when an exclusion period applies.
Know your rights and check whether your lease is being ended on genuine grounds: https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/rules/landlord-ending-a-tenancy -grounds-for-a-landlord-to-end-a-tenancy