Law Talk WA

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.

Season 3 - Episode 1: Cost of Living Crisis

To start the series we discuss some of the main legal issues being faced by Western Australians during the cost of living crisis, if people living in regional WA are experiencing the same or different issues, and explore some of the financial and legal supports available for those who are struggling.
 
Legal Aid WA
Western Australian Council of Social Service
   Vinnies
 
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 3 - Episode 2: Fast Money, Quick Debt

Quick money is relatively easy to access, and is sometimes used by people to afford daily living expenses or to avoid defaulting on larger loans. In episode two we discuss fast money and figure out “what’s the catch?”.
With more Australians turning to “quick money”, our experts are here to give some practical guidance to help people avoid being taken advantage of, and to provide handy tips to help people protect their rights when accessing fast money. They also discuss the pros and cons of consumer leases, assessing what to include in the overall cost, and what happens to the leased item at the end of the lease period.
 
Legal Aid WA
Consumer Credit Legal Service
Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
Gosnells 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 3 - Episode 3: Without a Place to Call Home (Mortgage Stress)

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
Consumer Credit Legal Service
   Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Gosnells 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 3 - Episode 4: Drowning in Debt

With the cost of living going up, people are under increasing financial pressure. Many are having difficulty paying common bills such as credit cards, car loans, strata and council rates, and phone and utility bills.
In this episode we discuss what can happen in situations where bills remain unpaid and what enforcement processes can be taken against someone who goes into debt. Our experts also provide practical information on how to protect financial and legal rights in these situations, and situations with a less formal loan arrangement with friends or family.
 
Legal Aid WA
Northern Suburbs 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 3 - Episode 5: The Way Forward (Good Debt-Bad Debt)

When experiencing financial stress, someone could be facing a number of different legal and financial issues and it can be hard to know what to prioritise.
In the final episode for this series, the concept of good debt vs bad debt is explored, information is provided on what debts to prioritise and practical tips to help safeguard financial literacy and stability are discussed.
Legal Aid WA
Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
   Women’s Legal Service WA
Gosnells 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.