Western Australia overhauls rental laws as industry warns of supply shock
The WA Government has announced sweeping rental reforms, including a proposed ban on no-grounds evictions, with industry groups warning the changes could tighten supply and push rents higher.
Ending no-grounds terminations will bring WA tenancy laws in line with most other states. (Image source: Adwo/Shutterstock.com)
Western Australia’s rental market is set for a significant regulatory shift, with the State Government announcing a suite of reforms aimed at strengthening tenant protections headlined by a proposed ban on no-grounds evictions.
The reforms, unveiled by the Cook Government on Monday (4 May), form part of the next stage of the Residential Tenancies Act review and are being positioned as a response to ongoing rental stress and affordability pressur…
