Major NSW rental reforms start TODAY

19 May 2025

Key changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and the Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019 commence today – Monday, 19 May 2025.

There are extensive changes to comply with, as set out in the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 and the Residential Tenancies Amendment Regulation 2025, and these changes include:

  • Landlords can no longer terminate for any reason during a periodic agreement or simply because it is the end of a fixed term agreement.
  • Landlords must provide a prescribed reason for terminating a lease and, in some circumstances, that reason must be accompanied by supporting evidence.
  • Landlords cannot unreasonably refuse a request from a tenant to keep up to four pets in the rental property.
  • Tenants must be offered a free, electronic way to pay their rent.

Also, from today, four new and revised approved forms have been issued by NSW Fair Trading:

These forms are available on REI Forms Live.

And this is just the start of the changed landscape that you now have to deal with.

Substantial new penalties for non-compliance of up to $11,000 for individuals and $71,500 for agencies also come into effect today. These penalties underline how critically important it is for you to understand the reforms and take the necessary steps to ensure compliance.

REINSW is here to help

We understand that change can be difficult, but we are here to step you through the process as best we can. Our goal is to ensure that you are in the best position to comply with your legislative requirements. 

To help members comply with these changes, REINSW has made significant updates to the property management suite of agreements and forms on REI Forms Live. Updates have been made to the application for tenancy, managing agency agreements, residential tenancy agreement and termination notices. New forms to assist with compliance have also been developed.

REI Forms Live – RTA Reforms Webinar

FREE for REI Forms Live subscribers

  • Date: 19 May 2025
  • Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm

Presenters

  • Nicole Unger – REINSW General Counsel
  • David Howell – CEO and Founder of Dynamic Methods (the platform that hosts REI Forms Live)

To help members comply with these changes, REINSW has made significant updates to the property management suite of agreements and forms on REI Forms Live. Updates have been made to the application for tenancy, managing agency agreements, residential tenancy agreement and termination notices. New forms to assist with compliance have also been developed.

In a live demonstration, Nicole and David will step you through the significant updates that have been made to various agreements and forms on REI Forms Live. They will also introduce you to the new forms that have been developed to help you with compliance.

Nicole and David will also demonstrate the new online ‘wizard’ that has been specifically developed to step you through the new termination process.

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Navigating the New Landscape – Mastering the NSW Rental Reforms

Don’t miss this must-attend event! Find out everything you need to know about changes to the residential tenancies regime, and receive the invaluable knowledge and guidance you need to navigate the new landscape.

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Price

  • Members – $195
  • Non-members – $295

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REINSW’s RTA Reforms Compliance Kit

To help you comply with the rental reforms, REINSW has developed an RTA Reforms Compliance Kit.

The Compliance Kit includes more than 30 documents and many more resources to help you to understand your compliance obligations under the new legislation and to assist you with such compliance.

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REINSW is here for you – and we have all the resources you need to succeed.

If you have any questions about the reforms or need further assistance, please reach out to the REINSW Helpline by calling (02) 9264 2343 or emailing [email protected].

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