{"id":6479,"date":"2020-12-10T06:26:23","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T06:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nswats.com.au\/?p=6479"},"modified":"2020-12-17T06:31:48","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T06:31:48","slug":"renting-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nswats.com.au\/renting-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Renting &#038; Coronavirus: What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This post covers common questions about renting and Coronavirus COVID-19. The Tenants\u2019 Union of NSW is working hard to keep this information up to date, and we\u2019ll add to this post as we have more to share. This post has been updated several times since we first published it in mid-March. Always, seek advice from your local Tenants\u2019 Advice and Advocacy Service about your options \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenants.org.au\/get-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tenants.org.au\/get-advice<\/a>. The following does not constitute legal advice, and we are working fast so some errors may appear and later be corrected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5><strong>Not in NSW?<\/strong>&nbsp;There are services across the country who can help:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1D5hx4t45b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian Capital Territory<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YkeR5QQzBX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northern Territory<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dgBnQ7xxZy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Queensland<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FhE9oeuVqQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Australia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mkb4791J9O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tasmania<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vMbDMiRYk1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Victoria<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9GHGURUlyr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Western Australia<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5><strong>Contents:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenants.org.au\/blog\/renting-and-covid-19-information#eviction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can my landlord evict me during this crisis?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenants.org.au\/blog\/renting-and-covid-19-information#open-homes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can my landlord continue with inspections, including open homes?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenants.org.au\/blog\/renting-and-covid-19-information#lost-income\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I have lost income, what can I do?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenants.org.au\/blog\/renting-and-covid-19-information#negotiate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I\u2019m trying to negotiate a rent reduction. My landlord wants a lot of personal info<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenants.org.au\/blog\/renting-and-covid-19-information#break-lease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Even if the landlord agreed to reduce rent, I can\u2019t afford to continue renting this property. I would like to break my lease early and move out \u2013 can I do this?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenants.org.au\/blog\/renting-and-covid-19-information#bills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I\u2019m having trouble with other household bills, what can I do?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenants.org.au\/blog\/renting-and-covid-19-information#tribunal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I am supposed to be at Tribunal, should I still go? What will happen to my case?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenants.org.au\/blog\/renting-and-covid-19-information#international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I am an international student and affected by the travel ban. What can I do?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenants.org.au\/blog\/renting-and-covid-19-information#public\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I\u2019m in public or community housing. Will my rent go up due to increasing social support payments?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenants.org.au\/blog\/renting-and-covid-19-information#rights-obligations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Does the COVID19 crisis change any of my rights or obligations?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenants.org.au\/blog\/renting-and-covid-19-information#moving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can I move house during the current gathering\/movement restrictions in NSW?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenants.org.au\/blog\/renting-and-covid-19-information#community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I\u2019m ok but I want to help my community. How can I do that?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tmnf_excerpt\"><p>This post covers common questions about renting and Coronavirus COVID-19. 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