The Tenants’ Union of Tasmania is a specialist Community Legal Centre for residential tenants. Our aim is to secure the rights of all tenants by providing free legal advice, representation and education, as well as advocating for the improvement of tenants’ rights.
Renting in Tasmania? We provide FREE advice for public and private residential tenants.
Rents increased slower in the June 2026 quarter compared to the previous quarter. However, unlike previous years they still increased, rather than slightly decreasing. There were only small changes in rent for 3-bedroom homes compared to the March quarter in any of the more populated areas. The only outliers here were Kingston, where the cost […]
Last week we submitted a comprehensive report on the governments public consultation questions on modernising the Residential Tenancy Act 1997 with the support of Community Legal Centres Tasmania (CLC Tas), the Tasmanian Council of Social Services (TasCOSS) and the Youth Network of Tasmania (YNOT). Read our full submission below.
The government is currently calling for submissions on how to modernise the Residential Tenancy Act 1997. Submissions from renters are greatly encouraged to help the government understand the people the Act affects most, and how it affects them. We understand making a submission can be daunting task, and hope the following FAQs can help you […]
The government is currently taking submissions on how to modernise the Residential Tenancy Act 1997. The stories and experiences of actual renters are an extremely valuable part of this process. The government needs to understand how, for example, the current lack of security, repair standards and limits on rent increases affect Tasmanian families. We strongly […]
We offer telephone advice statewide and face-to-face advice in three locations, Hobart, Launceston and Devonport.
Our solicitors and tenancy workers can advise you on how to present your case if you need to go to Court, and in certain circumstances can represent you in Court with your tenancy matter.
We teach about residential tenancy in Tasmania. Any interested group. Introduction to Advanced. Face-to-face and soon online.
We sell leases that comply with Tasmanian residential tenancy law. They can be purchased in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport.
