Rental reform
There are not enough affordable rental properties in Western Australia for people on low incomes.
About half of low-income households are in rental stress. This means that 30% or more of their income goes towards paying their rent.
Shelter WA supports programs that deliver safe, accessible, appropriate and affordable rental housing that alleviates rental stress.
Airbnb
Shelter WA’s recommendations were included in the final report on the Inquiry into short-stay accommodation.
Residential Tenancies Act review
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety released the Discussion Paper into the review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1987.
Make Renting Fair
An alliance of community organisations, the Make Renting Fair Alliance, has come together and includes: Tenancy WA, Shelter WA, Tenant’s Action Group WA and WACOSS.
