Tenants, landlord groups look to Tasmanian party policies over residential rental rights

Adam Holmes
Updated April 16 2021 - 6:05pm, first published 4:50pm
Rents in Tasmania have increased by 37 per cent in five years, but the government says any measures to control increases would harm the property market.
Rents in Tasmania have increased by 37 per cent in five years, but the government says any measures to control increases would harm the property market.

The Tenants' Union of Tasmania is calling on parties to end "no reason end of lease evictions", limit rent increases to the consumer price index or similar, and to remove the ability to blacklist family violence victims for issues caused by perpetrators.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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