Ban on fees for Background checks | 10th December 2024

Landlords, agents, and third party companies will no longer be allowed to charge prospective renters for background checks when applying for a rental property.

This measure aims to address a recent trend of rental application platforms asking renters to pay a fee for a background check to improve their chances of securing a home.

For more, see Tenants’ Union of NSW updated Factsheet 2: Starting a tenancy.