NSW Bans No-Grounds Evictions, Eases Pet Rules in Major Rental Overhaul

NSW joins other states, including the ACT and South Australia, in banning no-grounds evictions for both periodic and fixed-term tenancies.

New South Wales Labor Premier Chris Minns speaks to media during a press conference in Sydney, Australia on Jan. 29, 2025. AAP Image/Steven Saphore

Renters in New South Wales (NSW) will soon benefit from new laws that end no-grounds evictions and introduce clearer rules for keeping pets.

The government said the new reforms, which take effect on May 19, aim to create a fairer rental market by boosting tenant security, simplifying pet ownership rules, and eliminating extra rental payment fees.