23 June 2024

In a media release today, the South Australian Government has announced the commencement of major rental reforms from 1 July 2024. This comes after earlier reforms were introduced to SA renting laws on 1 September 2023.

The July 2024 reforms also follow the State Government’s proposed bill from November 2023 to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 1995, and it seems the then-proposed changes will now become law.

1 November 2023

In a media release today, the South Australian Government has announced the introduction of “landmark rental reforms” to parliament as part of its commitment to improving housing outcomes in the rental market.

Under the proposed bill to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 1995, changes to legislation would include:

• introducing prescribed grounds to terminate or not renew a tenancy

• extending the notice period to end a tenancy from 28 days to 60 days

• allowing tenants to have pets in rental homes with reasonable conditions

• protecting tenants’ information

• ensuring rental properties comply with minimum housing standards

• providing additional support for victims of domestic violence.