Editorial Policy
Last Updated: 20 July 2026
RentWiz publishes information about Australian residential tenancy law. This page explains how we research, write, and review our articles, and what our process does and does not cover.
Who we are
RentWiz is published by AppSalon. We are not a law firm, not a legal advice service, and not affiliated with any government body. Our goal is to help Australian renters and landlords understand their rights and obligations under the law.
What we cover
Our resource library covers residential tenancy law across Australia. Because tenancy law is set by each state and territory rather than federally, each article is clearly labelled by jurisdiction so you always know which state’s or territory’s rules apply.
We cover the topics that matter most to renters and landlords — bond, repairs, rent, privacy and entry, ending a tenancy, and more. We also publish a free AI tool that answers user-submitted tenancy questions grounded in the applicable legislation.
Our sources
Each state and territory has its own residential tenancy legislation, and that legislation is our primary source for the relevant jurisdiction. For example, the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW), the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic), the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld), and their equivalents in every other state and territory. Every article cites the specific sections it draws from.
Where relevant, we cross-reference guidance from state Consumer Affairs / Fair Trading authorities, state tenants’ unions and advice services, and Legal Aid commissions in each jurisdiction.
We treat each jurisdiction’s own Act and Regulation as the authoritative text. Where secondary commentary conflicts with the legislation, we go back to the legislation.
How articles are researched
Each article starts from the actual text of the relevant Act and Regulation sections — not summaries of summaries. We identify the specific provisions that apply to the topic, read them directly, and build the article around what they say.
Numeric claims — timeframes in days, dollar thresholds, percentage limits — are sourced from the legislation and cited by section number. Where the law is silent or unclear, we say so.
How articles are reviewed
We use a multi-stage review process before an article is published.
In the first pass, every load-bearing legal claim is checked against the cited section of the Act or Regulation. This includes every “must”, “must not”, and specific figure in the article.
In a second independent pass, a separate reviewer goes through the article looking for gaps, blind spots, and practical considerations a stressed renter is likely to care about. Anything that cannot be verified against the legislation is either removed or clearly hedged.
Anything we are not confident about does not go in as a firm statement.
AI transparency
We use AI tools at various stages of drafting and review. This includes generating initial drafts from legislation source material, cross-checking claims, and stress-testing articles for missing practical considerations.
AI tools assist the process — they do not replace human review. The AI-assisted steps are grounded in the source legislation and structured to flag uncertainty, not paper over it.
We believe this process is more rigorous than most general legal-information sites, which often rely on plain summaries without direct legislative grounding. We do not claim it is perfect.
How we handle law changes
Residential tenancy law is reformed on different timelines in each Australian jurisdiction — some states are actively reforming, others are more stable. When the law changes in a jurisdiction we cover, we review and update affected articles. Each article shows a “Last updated” date so you can see how current it is.
We cannot guarantee that every article reflects the most recent amendment at any given moment. If you are dealing with a time-sensitive situation, check the current version of the legislation for your state or territory directly — each jurisdiction publishes its legislation online.
Corrections
If you find an error in an article — a wrong section number, an outdated figure, or a claim that does not match the legislation — we want to know. Please use the contact form on our website or email us at rentwiz@appsalon.com.au. We will review the issue and correct it promptly if warranted.
What this site is not
RentWiz provides general legal information, not legal advice. Reading an article does not create any professional relationship between you and AppSalon or RentWiz.
We are not a substitute for advice from a qualified lawyer or a tenant-advocacy service. We are not affiliated with any state or territory Consumer Affairs / Fair Trading authority, any tenants’ advice or advocacy service, or any other government or community legal service.
Where to get legal help
If you need advice on your specific situation, three free services exist in every state and territory:
- Your state or territory’s Legal Aid commission — free legal information and referrals
- Your state or territory’s tenants’ union or tenancy advice service — specialist tenancy advocacy (a directory of state-based services is maintained at tenants.org.au/other-tenant-services)
- Your state or territory’s Consumer Affairs or Fair Trading authority — for regulator-level guidance
Individual articles list the specific contacts for the jurisdiction they cover, so you don’t have to search.