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With the review of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 still ongoing, RLC is pushing for law reform to protect all residents living in share housing.

It has been five years since the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) (RTA) came into force and it is now due for its five year statutory review.

Redfern Legal Centre has assisted many public housing tenants to get repairs carried out in their homes.

RLC wrote a submission for the Federal Treasury's Review of Small Amount Credit Contract Laws and Comparable Consumer Leases ('SACC Review') in October.

RLC’s submission calls for better consumer protections in the regulations governing pay day lending and consumer lease services.

RLC is acutely concerned with the impact of financial abuse on vulnerable women, having directly observed its demoralising effect upon vulnerable and traumatised women.

Briefing Paper: Residential Tenancies and Housing Legislation Amendment (Public Housing—Antisocial Behaviour) Bill 2015

RLC's submission highlights limited funding available to legal service providers and over-policing leading to an overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals within the criminal justice system.

RLC submission calls for support of tenants experiencing vulnerability and actions to address the growing demand for affordable housing in NSW.

RLC’s submission focuses upon the impact of unscrupulous marketing and promotional practices on vulnerable and disadvantaged consumers.