Tenancy

If the property you are living in is damaged or destroyed during your tenancy, you have rights to ask for a reduction or a suspension in the rent you have to pay. You can also ask the landlord to pay for urgent repairs or if the property is uninhabitable (wholly or in part) you can give an early termination notice to leave the property before the end of your lease.

All agreements you make with the landlord or the real estate agent should be in writing.

If you and the landlord do not agree, the dispute can be resolved at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).

Resources

• Tenancy and housing after a disaster handbook (PDF, 4.1 mb)
• Tenants' Union of NSW: Disaster damage factsheet