Government social and affordable housing tenants have had to apply to the Residential Tenancy Commissioner to get action on unacceptable living conditions.
People making minimum wage can’t afford a room in an average-priced Tasmanian share house, according to Anglicare Tasmania’s latest Rental Affordability Snapshot.
The Housing Register hit another record high, rising beyond 5,500 applicants, according to new Homes Tasmania data.
Hobart rents recorded the largest quarterly increase in four years, while vacancy rates dropped to record lows, according to Domain’s Quarterly Rental Report.
Cotality’s latest Quarterly Rental Review shows rents are continuing to rise while vacancy rates lower in Hobart.
With Tasmanians doing it tough as the cost of living rises, immediate action is needed help Tasmanians struggling to pay the rent.
The Greens welcome the commencement of a long-awaited review of Tasmania’s rental laws, with the release of a discussion paper for public comment.
A new report from the HIA reinforces fears about the negative impact of the stadium on housing, finding it could drive up housing costs and slow the delivery of new homes.
New Tasmania’s State of Housing Dashboard indicators released by TasCOSS and LGAT shows the rapid growth of short stay accommodation is making things worse for Tasmanian renters.
The Greens welcome news that a law which gives renters the right to keep a pet in their home will soon commence.
