NSW renting guides

Written in plain English, with every legal claim linked to the source so you can check it yourself.

• The NSW Bond Recovery Checklist→A step-by-step checklist for NSW renters moving out: what to document, when to lodge your bond claim, and the deadlines that matter.
• How to get your bond back in NSW→You can claim your rental bond yourself through Rental Bonds Online — you don't have to wait for your agent. Here's the NSW process, the 14-day dispute window, and the evidence that decides it.
• How long does a landlord have to return your bond in NSW?→Your bond is held by NSW Fair Trading, not your landlord. What matters is who lodges the claim and whether it's disputed — here are the actual timeframes.
• How to dispute a bond claim at NCAT (NSW)→You have 14 days from the Notice of Claim to apply to NCAT. What the tribunal weighs, what it costs, and how to prepare your evidence.
• How much can your rent increase in NSW?→There's no cap on the amount, but strict rules on how and when: once per 12 months, 60 days' written notice, and a 30-day window to challenge an excessive increase at NCAT.