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Auditor-General’s Report highlights problems with the NSW public housing system

On 30 July 2013 the Auditor-General released his report Making the Best Use of Public Housing.

17 December 2013

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New dispute resolution service for tenants

On 1 December 2013 NSW Fair Trading launched a new dispute resolution service for tenants in NSW.

17 December 2013

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Case Study: Invalid demands from debt collection agency

Samantha (not her real name) came to RLC after receiving a final payment notice from a debt collection agency, threatening legal action.

17 December 2013

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RLC Tenant Advocate wins People’s Choice Award

Tenant Advocate Tom McDonald won the People’s Choice Award at the 2013 TAAP (Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Program) Awards.

17 December 2013

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How to compare energy contracts and other handy hints about understanding the energy market

A new website now offers people help comparing energy contracts and working out which one best suits them.

17 December 2013

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Case Study: International students exploited in housing arrangements

Three international students from China, Yin, Zhen and Zi, moved into a central-city apartment together after seeing an advertisement for the property on a Chinese language website.

17 December 2013

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RLC in the Media: World-class study environments

“Just imagine what your future could hold after studying in Australia. It’s unlimited, isn’t it?”

16 December 2013

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RLC in the Media: Planned influx of foreign students sparks concern

RLC's International Student Solicitor Kate Gauld speaks with SBS World News on students living in expensive, overcrowded and unsafe accomodation.

21 November 2013

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Case study: Severe mould and damp in Housing NSW properties

Peter was an elderly man and had lived in his Housing NSW home for eight years. The property was freshly painted when he first moved in but very soon water began to come through the air vent and bedroom walls.

29 October 2013

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Housing NSW Market Rent Increases

In September 2013, Housing NSW sent out notices to public housing tenants to tell them that their rent is being increased. The increases are up to $300 per week. The increases apply only to tenants who pay market rent.

29 October 2013

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Topics

Auditor-General’s Report highlights problems with the NSW public housing system

New dispute resolution service for tenants

Case Study: Invalid demands from debt collection agency

RLC Tenant Advocate wins People’s Choice Award

How to compare energy contracts and other handy hints about understanding the energy market

Case Study: International students exploited in housing arrangements

RLC in the Media: World-class study environments

RLC in the Media: Planned influx of foreign students sparks concern

Case study: Severe mould and damp in Housing NSW properties

Housing NSW Market Rent Increases

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