The Minns Labor Government has been caught quietly watering down its rental reforms weeks after they came into effect and without notice or consultation.
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Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Regulation made on June 20 have removed the requirement for landlords to provide supporting evidence when evicting a tenant on the grounds that the property needs to be empty for significant repairs or renovations.
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The previous requirement that only came into effect on 19 May required landlords to submit a signed statement and at least one piece of additional evidence, such as a builder\u2019s quote or development consent.
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Acting Leader of the Opposition Damien Tudehope said renters deserve better.
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\u201cLabor made much of its promise to end no-grounds evictions, but now it\u2019s quietly winding back those very reforms,\u201d Mr Tudehope said.
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\u201cAn eviction for renovations now relies solely on the landlord\u2019s word. This has the potential of undermining the integrity of the reforms.\u201d
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The Opposition will consider moving to disallow the regulation when Parliament returns.
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Renters are continuing to face soaring rents and a tightening rental market, yet the Minns Labor Government is now watering down one of the few protections it has put in place.
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Shadow Minister for Fair Trading Tim James said the move creates uncertainty for both tenants and landlords.
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\u201cEveryone deserves clear, stable rules they can rely on,\u201d Mr James said.
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\u201cChanging the law without notice or consultation damages trust and causes confusion.\u201d
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The Opposition supported an end to no-grounds evictions and is concerned to see that reform now being backtracked on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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