New Rental Laws in Western Australia

May 4, 2026, 10:39
AustraliaPolitics

Introduction

The government of Western Australia has new rules for renting houses. Now, landlords cannot ask tenants to leave for no reason.

Main Body

The government wants to help people find a safe home. They say houses must be clean and safe. They also say landlords cannot ask for too much personal information from new tenants. Some real estate agents are worried. They think landlords will sell their houses and there will be fewer homes to rent. But the government says this is not true in other places. Landlords can still ask tenants to leave for a good reason. For example, the owner wants to live in the house or the house needs big repairs. The government also gives $13.5 million to help poor tenants pay their rent.

Conclusion

Western Australia now has laws to protect tenants. These laws make renting more secure for everyone.

Learning

💡 The 'CAN / CANNOT' Power Tool

In this text, we see a very important way to talk about rules (what is allowed and what is forbidden).

1. What is allowed? (Positive)

  • Landlords can still ask tenants to leave...
  • Meaning: It is okay to do this. It is permitted.
  • Pattern: Person →\rightarrow can →\rightarrow action.

2. What is forbidden? (Negative)

  • Landlords cannot ask tenants to leave...
  • Landlords cannot ask for too much information...
  • Meaning: This is against the law. Stop! Do not do this.
  • Pattern: Person →\rightarrow cannot →\rightarrow action.

Quick Vocabulary bridge for A2:

  • Landlord →\rightarrow The person who owns the house.
  • Tenant →\rightarrow The person who pays to live in the house.
  • Secure →\rightarrow Safe / No worries.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
A group of people who make rules for a country.
Example:The government will decide new rules for renting houses.
rules (n.)
Instructions that say what people must do.
Example:The new rules make renting safer for tenants.
tenants (n.)
People who rent a house or apartment.
Example:Tenants must keep the house clean.
landlords (n.)
People who own houses and let others rent them.
Example:Landlords cannot ask tenants to leave without a good reason.
safe (adj.)
Not dangerous; protected from harm.
Example:The government wants to help people find a safe home.
clean (adj.)
Free from dirt or mess.
Example:Houses must be clean and safe.
personal (adj.)
Relating to a private or personal matter.
Example:Landlords cannot ask for too much personal information.
information (n.)
Facts or details about something.
Example:Landlords cannot ask for too much personal information from tenants.
repairs (n.)
Work that fixes something broken.
Example:The house needs big repairs.
million (num.)
A number equal to one thousand thousand.
Example:The government also gives $13.5 million to help poor tenants.
protect (v.)
Keep someone safe from danger or harm.
Example:The laws protect tenants from unfair treatment.
secure (adj.)
Safe and protected; not risky.
Example:These laws make renting more secure for everyone.