WA & NT Debate No-Grounds Evictions

0:00It's April 23rd, Sydney News Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Western Australia and the Northern Territory stand alone as the only places in the country still allowing no grounds evictions where landlords can. Boo tenants without stating a reason, that sparking a fierce debate right now, with tenants pushing hard for reform and fresh polling showing 80% of folks backbanding the practice entirely, momentum's building as the state government gears up for a policy announcement in the coming weeks. These evictions kick in at the end of fixed-term leases or during ongoing periodic ones, but real-life cases often get messy with the sputes over. Maintenance, behavior, and communication breakdowns between renters and agents. Bayliffs and even police sometimes show up to enforce them after notices and court extensions run out, leaving families scrambling. Tenants argue it creates constant fear, making people hesitant to request repairs or speak up, while housing advocates point out

1:03landlords already have seven solid grounds for eviction, like damage or breaches. On the flip side, real estate groups say no grounds notices are rare tools for handling truly disruptive situations and scrapping them could worsen the rental shortage. The latest survey from the Make Renting Fair Alliance, polling over 700 people, including property owners, found support jumped from. 74% last year, with 72% of investors on board too. Even landlords are split, some cling to the flexibility after bad tenant experiences. Others say existing rules cover everything needed. As vacancy rates hit record lows nationwide, premier Roger Cook's team is weighing options in their next wave of tenancy reforms, promising more. Details soon to balance rights on both sides.