Eviction moratorium
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Modified notice timeframes
On 28 April 2020, the Northern Territory Parliament passed a COVID-19 Modification Notice that impact the processes involved in the Residential Tenancies Act 1999. This Notice provides the framework for the Territory's response to tenancy issues arising as a result of the COVID-19 emergency. Initiative: Extend negotiation and notice periods to protect tenants for up...
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Landlords and tenants benefit from extra $50m in land tax relief
Residential and SME commercial tenants - including gyms, restaurants, cafes, beauty salons and hairdressers - suffering significantly as a result of COVID-19 restrictions will benefit from immediate rent reductions. Initiative: Eviction moratorium Initiative: Land tax relief package for landlords
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Moratorium on residential tenancy evictions becomes law in WA
A six-month moratorium on residential tenancy evictions will now become law, with legislation introduced by the McGowan Government passing the Western Australian Parliament. Initiative: Moratorium on residential tenancy evictions becomes law
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Government continues to listen on temporary COVID-19 tenancy measures
The Palaszczuk Government will continue to listen and work with stakeholders in the finalisation of new temporary COVID-19 tenancy measures. Initiative: COVID-19 Tenancy measures
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Funding boost and new emergency measures to protect tenancies
Residential tenants and landlords facing financial hardship due to COVID-19 will receive increased support and greater certainty from the NSW Government's new temporary rental support measures announced today. Initiative: Eviction moratorium Initiative: Rent relief