❓ Hon Wilson Tucker questions the government's justification for retaining no-grounds evictions in residential tenancy agreements, citing a report that doesn't definitively support their position. The Minister responds, citing stakeholder concerns about investment disincentives and ongoing discussions with national counterparts.
AnsweredQoN 865Legislative Council
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RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES — NO-FAULT EVICTIONS
865. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the Minister for Commerce:
I note the minister's
response to my question asked yesterday about the Cook government's
position not to remove no-grounds terminations in tenancy agreements because it
may be a disincentive to investment in the housing market and the tabled report
that mentions —
Reforms designed to aid tenants might
have the opposite effect if supply were to contract even further.
And that —
A thorough assessment of the reforms
that would deliver a private rental system equitable for both tenants and
landlords is required.
(1) Given the
report does not definitively support the government's claim, does the
Cook government have any further evidence or basis for its position?
(2) Has the
government undertaken a thorough assessment to support its position, as the
report suggests?
(3) If any
reports or further evidence exist, would the minister please table them.
865. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the Minister for Commerce:
I note the minister's
response to my question asked yesterday about the Cook government's
position not to remove no-grounds terminations in tenancy agreements because it
may be a disincentive to investment in the housing market and the tabled report
that mentions —
Reforms designed to aid tenants might
have the opposite effect if supply were to contract even further.
And that —
A thorough assessment of the reforms
that would deliver a private rental system equitable for both tenants and
landlords is required.
(1) Given the
report does not definitively support the government's claim, does the
Cook government have any further evidence or basis for its position?
(2) Has the
government undertaken a thorough assessment to support its position, as the
report suggests?
(3) If any
reports or further evidence exist, would the minister please table them.
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(3) As
per my comments in response to the member's question asked yesterday,
consultation was undertaken with key stakeholders representing both tenants and
landlords about the impacts that the proposed reforms may have on the rental
sector. During consultation, a number of key stakeholders expressed the concern
that removing no-grounds evictions may result in potential investors deciding
not to invest in the rental market. In addressing the impacts of the COVID-19
pandemic, the government decided to act cautiously so that investors could
continue to feel confident purchasing and managing their investment properties.
Given the outcomes of the national
cabinet meeting today, we will continue to work with our state and territory counterparts
and WA stakeholders on the matter of no-grounds evictions.
some notice of the question.
(1)–(3) As
per my comments in response to the member's question asked yesterday,
consultation was undertaken with key stakeholders representing both tenants and
landlords about the impacts that the proposed reforms may have on the rental
sector. During consultation, a number of key stakeholders expressed the concern
that removing no-grounds evictions may result in potential investors deciding
not to invest in the rental market. In addressing the impacts of the COVID-19
pandemic, the government decided to act cautiously so that investors could
continue to feel confident purchasing and managing their investment properties.
Given the outcomes of the national
cabinet meeting today, we will continue to work with our state and territory counterparts
and WA stakeholders on the matter of no-grounds evictions.
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