This morning in Question Time, we asked the Human Services Minister if a decision was made to change the law to make it easier to evict tenants.
Tasmanians living in rental homes will warmly welcome today’s announcement of extended residential rental protections and the Rent Relief Fund.
With borders closed until December, and federal income support to soon be cut, thousands of Tasmanians will be in financial hardship for months to come.
The Gutwein Government needs to listen to Tasmanian tenants and act immediately to extend residential rental protections beyond the 30 September deadline.
There is no question that in the community right now there are people living in private rental properties who have been comforted by the stay on rent increases.
The government must recognise the ongoing difficulties faced by Tasmanian tenants and extend the state’s residential rental protections beyond October 1.
The Gutwein Government has today responded to the consistent advocacy on the part of the housing sector and the Greens for strong rent relief.
In a pandemic emergency it’s essential that everyone has a secure and affordable place to call home.
We recognise this state has moved to freeze evictions and rent increases for residential tenants.
Residential tenants can breathe a sigh of relief after the Premier’s announcement today of a freeze on rent increases.