Western Australia is falling behind on renter’s rights
Immediate action had to be take to support distressed renters through Australia’s worsening housing crisis.
Tag Archive for: Evictions
The impact of rental moratorium lifting
The number of people seeking assistance and advice on significant debt they now find themselves in, as a result of the rent increases seen since the moratorium lifting, is of immense concern.
We know how to handle a crisis so let’s fix homelessness
With the end of the looming moratorium we need a commitment from government to support people to stay in their homes.
Housing is a social vaccine
Why are First Nations people forced to beg for something as fundamental as a home, on their own country, so they can keep their families safe?
MEDIA RELEASE: Rental Relief Package Welcome News for Tenants
Shelter WA has welcomed the rental relief package announced by the WA Government today to support renters and landlords.
Moratorium on Eviction Legislation Passed
The WA Parliament has passed the Residential Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Bill 2020. This means that there will now be a moratorium on tenancy evictions for the emergency period.
Stop Residential Evictions
Sign the Tenancy WA Inc petition to stop residential evictions and protect renters from COVID-19 in WA.
Renting in a Time of COVID-19
Community housing providers are experiencing first-hand how nervous some tenants are feeling, with some choosing not to pay rent.
Freeze Evictions – Increase Social Housing
Shelter WA urges the Department to look to at the many examples within the community sector where agencies work hard to help people maintain and sustain their tenancies.
