The Greens in Parliament will act to strengthen tenant’s rights during this week’s debate on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2011 (RTA Bill) by moving to scrap the Government’s controversial proposed eviction powers, abolish option fees and place new time limits on keeping details about minors on tenant databases.
Hon Lynn MacLaren MLC, the Greens spokesperson for housing said the Government’s plan to have the courts rule on ‘objectionable behaviour’ is “heavy-handed, untested, and may lead to higher rates of homelessness in an extremely tight rental housing market.”
“Nearly 90 percent of Perth’s real estate is now out of reach for key and essential workers including police officers, teachers and nurses. More and more people rely on rental accommodation, making it all the more important that tenants’ rights are properly protected,” said Ms MacLaren. Read more »