NSW Rental Laws Take Effect: No-Grounds Evictions Ended, Pet Rules Eased

Pets now allowed in rentals unless refused on valid grounds; landlords face penalties for false evictions under strict new evidence rules.

A photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an aerial view of apartment blocks located in the Sydney suburb of Mascot in Australia. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images

Millions of renters across New South Wales (NSW) will gain stronger protections under new reforms that end no-grounds evictions, and force landlords to accept pets.

Landlords will now be required to provide a valid reason to terminate a lease—such as a property sale, major renovations, the landlord moving in, or a breach by the tenant.