Shelter WA Christmas Message
We are taking some time to breathe and recharge, and the office will be closed from COB Friday, 22 December 2023 and will re-open Tuesday, 2 January 2024.
Tag Archive for: Residential Tenancies Act (1987)
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.
Tenancy Law Changes
Shelter WA reacts positively to some of the structural reforms made to new tenancy laws, but no grounds rental evictions remain.
Anglicare WA: Rental Affordability Snapshot
There were 2,912 private rentals available in WA on 17/18 March 2023.
Make Renting Fair meets with MPs
It’s been over 30 years since the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) came into operation in Western Australia.
Government releases housing response to State Infrastructure Strategy
The Infrastructure Western Australia Act 2019 (the Act) requires a formal Government response to be tabled in Parliament and published within six months.
Building Tenancy Skills expansion
More tenants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of their rights and their responsibilities.
Energy Efficiency Rental Requirements
Development of the Blueprint had been a collaborative effort tenancy, welfare and climate organisations across Australia have been proud to work together on.
Empowering Consumers with Disability Forum
The forum heard from the Lived Experience Team on the challenges of renting and laid out practical solutions to make renting fair for all Western Australians.
Tenants need peace of mind so it’s time to make renting fair
Another positive reform, and one close to my heart, is to ensure that renters have the right to keep their pets.
Disability & Housing Forum to address housing barriers for people with disability
Ensuring everybody has access to a home that meets their needs is one of the key themes of the forum.
Changes to handling goods abandoned at the end of a tenancy
The process and responsibilities for landlords in managing abandoned goods has not changed and the onus remains on the landlord to produce documentation to demonstrate compliance with the RTA.
WA’s inaugural State Infrastructure Strategy draft released for comment
Shelter WA welcomes the inclusion of social and affordable housing as a designated sector in the strategy, and the recognition of social and affordable housing as vital social and economic infrastructure.
New Director Generals
A number of changes in senior leadership roles have been announced effective from Monday, 31 May 2021.
RAI Case Studies | Hope Alexander
Renting in Australia is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Shelter WA has sought case studies to coincide with the release of this year’s Rental Affordability Index (RAI).
Ainsley is on the move
Congratulations to Ainsley Jones our Graduate Policy Officer who is leaving Shelter WA to take on a new role with Ruah’s Zero Project.
