Ending a NSW tenancy because of domestic violence — your rights
NSW DV survivors can end a tenancy immediately without penalty using a domestic violence termination notice. Evidence, forms, and co-tenant rules explained.
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Can I change the locks on my NSW rental?
Change locks in your NSW rental only with landlord agreement or a reasonable excuse (s71). No consent needed under an AVO. Give new keys within 7 days (s72).
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Whose job is smoke alarm maintenance in a NSW rental?
NSW landlords must repair rental smoke alarms within 2 business days and replace them every 10 years. Tenants: report faults, follow the self-help rules.
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