ACT's proposed ban on 'no-cause evictions', solicitation of rental bids opens for public consultation

'No-cause evictions' and bidding on rental properties could soon be banned in the ACT, with the government opening up a draft bill on rental reforms for public consultation.

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2022, set to be tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly next week, is intended to support Canberra renters as the cost of living rises and pressure increases on rental availability.

The current rental laws allow a landlord to terminate a tenancy agreement for no reason, giving their tenant 26 weeks' notice.

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