Risk of homelessness at end of lease

Jo* used to be a homeowner and a landlord managing large companies and living life to the full. Then fifteen years ago their situation changed and they lost their home. Today, they rent and in their mid-70s due to their health conditions including severe arthritis, kidney disease and a degenerative spinal conditioner they must use … Read more

A notice to leave at the end of a lease

Chris* had a 12 month lease and always paid rent in advance, looked after the property with good reports from their inspections. However Chris received a notice to leave for no other reason than it was the end of their fixed term lease. Thankfully Chris did receive their full bond back but due to their … Read more

Another end of a fixed term lease

Lee* is another tenant who faced an eviction simply because it was the end of a fixed term lease. Lee reported some necessary urgent repairs that were needed before they had to vacate their home over winter. However no repairs were done and their lease was not renewed. Lee was a good tenant with the … Read more

Eviction for no reason leaves Paige powerless

When Paige’s fixed term tenancy agreement was coming to an end, she was offered a new agreement – with a rent increase from $440 to $635 per week – a 44% rise! She contacted her agent with to try to negotiate a lesser increase, but the agent wasn’t negotiating! They make it clear that there … Read more

End of a fixed term

Sam* was paying $290 a week for a two bed with study in a unit in the Brisbane suburbs back in 2019. At the end of their fixed term lease at their rental, it stayed the same rate for another year. Sam paid rent on time and the inspections have been excellent in a property … Read more

Another huge rent hike

Billie* was living in a two-bedroom unit near Brisbane, paying $640 per week. As the tenancy agreement came to an end, Billie was offered a new agreement with a $150 per week increase. This increase was unaffordable for Billie, and also, Billie considered the amount was not in line with the market rent for the … Read more

Another fixed term lease expiring and rents soaring

Sharon and her partner Dan* had been living in the same rental for 3.5 years, paying rent on time and only requesting ‘essential’ maintenance for fear of rent increases. They then found out that their rental would be leased to new tenants at the end of their fixed term, in error. With only minimal maintenance … Read more

The end of a lease on a rental should not mean a risk of homelessness

No renter should have to risk facing homeless when their lease ends every year. Unfortunately this is what we are seeing with many renters, at the end of their fixed term (lease on their rental), they are being asked to leave. Paul *(not his real name), his wife and their 3 school-aged children had been … Read more

Rent increase of 28% over three years

*Jane lives in a small complex, in a three-bedroom townhouse in the Brisbane suburbs. It is five minutes from her daughter’s school and near her parents who provide critical support for Jane who is a single mother and works full time. Jane started the lease almost three years ago in June 2021 at $550 a … Read more

Renting increases causing stress and anxiety

*Tom and his family had been living in their property since March 2019. When it came time to renew the lease agreement for the year 2024 – 2025, the tenants did not proceed with the renewal. They were consequently asked to leave at the end of the lease agreement. At this time, the current rent … Read more