Executive Summary An analysis of RAHU casework notes identified a number of major reasons why renters had sought RAHU assistance, as well as the key demographic groups represented in our casework. Rental Stress 91% of renters were in rental stress. […]
Background ‘COVID-19 may end up being this generation’s Great Depression. The determinants of health, and how they are distributed, should be our guiding measure of a successful Australia as we rebuild from COVID-19’ – Friel & Demaio, 2020 Since COVID-19 […]
Download: RAHU Campaign Brief: Extend the Eviction Ban (PDF) On March 28th, the temporary protections Victorian renters have enjoyed are set to end, yet the economic effects of the pandemic are continuing. As 2 million renters in Victoria, we are […]
Changes to Residential Tenancies Act – from March 29th 2021 There are few changes or amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, known as the Residential Tenancies Act Amendments (RTAA). These changes will come into effect from March 29th, 2021.This list […]
The Moratorium – No Evictions? As it currently stands, you can’t be evicted with a Notice To Vacate until March 29th, 2021. That said, there have been loopholes landlords have used to force renters out of their home during the […]
If you’ve dipped your toe into housing policy you’ve likely come across a bunch of terms: public, social, affordable, community. This is a quick explainer to help you tell them apart (and help pick up on bullshit neoliberal claims from […]
The COVID19 crisis is far from over in Victoria, yet the measures of relief for millions of renters are running out. We need an urgent extension and expansion of the COVID19 Omnibus Legislation eviction moratorium. We demand: 1. The […]
