Your rights and responsibilities
as a tenant or landlord
Useful guides:
Legislation
Landlord and tenant issues are governed by each state’s Residential Tenancies Act (RTA).
Bodies handling tenancy disputes
 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Residential Tenancies Tribunal
New South Wales - Consumer, Trader & Tenancy Tribunal
Northern Territory - Consumer and Business Affairs - Northern Territory Department of Justice
Queensland - Residential Tenancies Authority administers the RTA, and a Small Claims Tribunal settles tenancy disputes.
South Australia - Residential Tenancies Tribunal
Tasmania - The Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading administers the RTA, and the Residential Tenancy Commissioner settles disputes.
Victoria - Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
Western Australia - Department of Consumer and Employment Protection administers the RTA and a Magistrates Court for tenancy disputes
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