Tenants' Union of Tasmania

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Renting in Tasmania? We provide free advice for public and private residential tenants.

Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4pm
Statewide Advice Line: 1300 652 641
Hobart area: 6223 2641

 

The Tenants’ Union provides an advocacy service. This service holds face to face interviews and where appropriate, information can be forwarded by mail or email, prior to undertaking casework on the tenants behalf.

To make an appointment telephone Hobart area: 6223 2641 or

DROP IN on Tuesday - Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm to 166 Macquarie St, Hobart

If you would like assistance with writing a letter, or putting a claim together for either the Commissioner or Small Claims Court make an appointment with the Tenants’ Union.

The Tenants’ Union provides workshops, seminars and information sessions to community groups, schools and colleges upon request. Contact us to make a booking.

The Tenants’ Union provides statewide training to tenants, community workers and those working in housing on tenancy law and its application.

Rents are Rising Faster than Inflation According to Tenants' Union Callers

Posted on Monday, 2 August 2010

The average rent of callers to our advice line has risen by 25% in the last 3 years.  Over the same period, inflation has risen by 9%.

The average rent of callers was $200.93 in 2006/07.  It increased to $251.10 in the last financial year (for a graphical version click here).

As rent rises faster than the overall cost of living it is clear that market based solutions are not working.  It is time for both State and Federal Governments to put serious effort into making housing affordable for all Tasmanians and Australians.

 

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