Did you know that the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA), which is an   impartial  government authority providing information and other services to lessors, agents and tenants is fully funded from the interest generated on tenants’ bonds?

Less than 15% of tenant bond interest was previously provided to independent specialised tenant advice services and now we want that back. We call on the state government to provide AT LEAST 15% of the interest generated on tenants bonds annually for tenant advice services.

Tenants are effectively paying for services provided to industry – we are unaware of any other industry where that happens – and have now lost the only services specifically targeted to them. 

Come on state government, play fair and keep a level playing field in the residential tenancy sector by restoring funding to tenant advice services now. Without that, services will cease operating by June this year.

If you are concerned about this situation, please write to your local state member of parliament, the Housing Minister, Treasurer and or the Premier. Here’s some information about how you can help   https://savetenantservices.net.au/how-can-i-help/what-you-can-do-to-help-in-2013/