Season 2 - Episode 2: How do I avoid getting scammed or taken advantage of?

In our last episode we talked about how difficult it can be to find a rental property in the current market. 
Unfortunately there are some people out there using these conditions to take advantage of tenants, and there also seem to be scams popping up targeting people looking to rent a property. 
In this episode we are going to talk about how to avoid getting scammed or taken advantage of.
Legal Aid WA
Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
Circle Green
   Ruah Community Services
Regional Alliance West
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.

Season 2 - Episode 3: How do I stay in my rental property?

When you are renting, there are lots of issues that can give rise to disputes with your landlord –disagreements about repairs, rent increases or modifications to name a few.
 In the first few episodes of this series we’ve talked about some of the pressures in the rental market at the moment, so before you throw in the towel and start looking for a new place, you may be better off getting help to negotiate a solution with your existing landlord.
 In this episode we are going to talk about how you can do that, as well as how to avoid some of the most common issues arising in the first place.
Legal Aid WA
Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
Circle Green
Regional Alliance West
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.

Season 2 - Episode 4: Help! I can’t afford my rent

With the cost of living going up, people are under increasing financial pressure and many are having difficulty affording their rent. 
To make matters worse, many landlords are making the most of the current market conditions and raising rents, in some cases by a significant amount. 
In this episode we are going to talk about what to do if your landlord gives you notice of an increase in your rent that you cannot afford to pay. We will also discuss what to do if you get behind on your rent and other payments.
Legal Aid WA
Circle Green
   Ruah Community Services
Money Mentors
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.

Season 2 - Episode 5: My relationship has ended! What happens to my lease?

 
When a relationship breaks down and you have been living together in a rental property, making arrangements to break the lease or for someone to come off it can be difficult. 
It can be a financially stressful time, working out how to afford to pay rent on one income and also potentially looking to secure a new rental property. 
There may also be safety considerations to plan for if you have experienced or are experiencing family violence. 
In this episode we are going to talk about what happens with your lease when your relationship ends and how to set yourself up to move forward.
 
Legal Aid WA
Circle Green
   Ruah Community Services
Fremantle Community Legal Centre
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.

Season 2 - Episode 6: Tenancy law has changed: What could the rental reforms mean for you?

The Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA) has recently been amended. In this Bonus episode we explain the recent tenancy law reforms, how they improve renters’ rights and what changes are still needed to the law, to better support renters.
 
Many thanks to the following orginisations that contributed to this episode. 
Legal Aid WA
Circle Green
 
Other podcast partners
Community Legal
Law Access
 
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.