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This factsheet guides Waterloo South tenants through relocating to Community Housing, explaining that while tenancy rights and rent‑setting (25–30% of income) remain similar to Homes NSW, CHPs have their own policies on maintenance, pets, transfers, and modifications.
It highlights key practical differences, including water usage charges, the role of Commonwealth Rent Assistance (which increases gross rent but not out‑of‑pocket costs), the requirement to report income changes within 21–28 days.
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This factsheet explains what Financial Abuse is and the different legal approaches to resolving it.
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A factsheet discussing the rights and responsibilities of social housing tenants.
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This Factsheet helps you understand how the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) can help you resolve a legal issue, and what steps you will have to take if you decide to go down this path.
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This Factsheet looks at what you need to do if you are a respondent in a New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) matter.
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This template is designed to help you fill out and submit a GIPA (access to information) request to NSW Police.
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Use this template letter to request that NSW Police retain all CCTV footage of you recorded within a police station or its surrounds.
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Use this template to enquire about an investigation into an incident you have previously reported to NSW Police.
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This factsheet provides information for international students looking to rent a house or unit in NSW.
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This factsheet is designed to assist you in requesting access to information held by NSW Police.