If you are renting interstate, or you are a landlord or real estate agent, we cannot advise you.  Go to Links for services that can help you.

If you are a public housing tenant and want advice on applications, transfers or rental rebates, contact the Welfare Rights and Legal Centre on 6247 2177.

Tenants' Advice Service

The Tenants’ Advice Service provides free, confidential legal advice to tenants and occupants about renting in Canberra.

As we often struggle to meet demand, it may be a couple of days before we can call you back.  We strongly encourage you to view the information under Renting Advice before you call the advice line.

To request legal advice, leave your full name and number on

6247 2011

between 10-11:30 on weekday mornings 

We will return your call during business hours.  If you have difficulty taking calls at certain times, please say this in your message.

We do not advise landlords, real estate agents or head-tenants against sub-tenants.  Contact the ACT Law Society for a free appointment or a referral to a private solicitor on 6247 5700.

The Tenants’ Advice Service is run by the Tenants’ Union ACT.