❓ Hon Wilson Tucker questions the Minister for Commerce on actions to improve tenant security in the absence of a ban on no-fault evictions. The Minister outlines legislative changes and funding increases aimed at enhancing tenant rights and support.
AnsweredQoN 890Legislative Council
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RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES — NO-FAULT EVICTIONS
890. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the Minister for Commerce:
I refer to my previous question
without notice 838 regarding the government's decision not to implement
a ban on no-fault evictions. The minister's response indicated the
decision was supported by the Housing affordability in Western Australia
2023: Building for the future report. I note that the same report states —
Tenancy
reform to improve security of tenure and enable renters to make a house feel
more like a home � is critical to establish a fair and stable sector and
to support community wellbeing.
In the absence of a ban on no-fault
evictions, what is the government doing to improve security of tenure?
890. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the Minister for Commerce:
I refer to my previous question
without notice 838 regarding the government's decision not to implement
a ban on no-fault evictions. The minister's response indicated the
decision was supported by the Housing affordability in Western Australia
2023: Building for the future report. I note that the same report states —
Tenancy
reform to improve security of tenure and enable renters to make a house feel
more like a home � is critical to establish a fair and stable sector and
to support community wellbeing.
In the absence of a ban on no-fault
evictions, what is the government doing to improve security of tenure?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. As announced in May 2023, the state government will improve security of tenure and make tenants
feel more at home by amending the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 to
limit rent increases to once every 12 months instead of six-monthly, as
currently applies; ban rent bidding; allow tenants to make minor modifications
to premises with the lessor's consent and limit the circumstances in
which a lessor can refuse to consent; allow a tenant to keep pets with the
consent of the lessor and limit the circumstances in which the landlord can
refuse to consent; and empower the Commissioner for Consumer Protection to
determine disputes over bond payments, disagreements about pets and minor
modifications. In addition, as announced in the 2023–24 state budget,
funding of $4.5 million a year over the next two financial years will go to
tenancy advocates and community groups to provide WA tenants with advice and
support. The 35 per cent increase in funding will be distributed via the Tenant
Advice and Education Service.
some notice of the question. As announced in May 2023, the state government will improve security of tenure and make tenants
feel more at home by amending the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 to
limit rent increases to once every 12 months instead of six-monthly, as
currently applies; ban rent bidding; allow tenants to make minor modifications
to premises with the lessor's consent and limit the circumstances in
which a lessor can refuse to consent; allow a tenant to keep pets with the
consent of the lessor and limit the circumstances in which the landlord can
refuse to consent; and empower the Commissioner for Consumer Protection to
determine disputes over bond payments, disagreements about pets and minor
modifications. In addition, as announced in the 2023–24 state budget,
funding of $4.5 million a year over the next two financial years will go to
tenancy advocates and community groups to provide WA tenants with advice and
support. The 35 per cent increase in funding will be distributed via the Tenant
Advice and Education Service.
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