Renting Matters: Episode 5 - When you own the house but not the land

This is the fifth episode in our series called “Renting Matters”, which explores all aspects of tenancy and other living arrangements in NSW. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales (“TU”) and Legal Aid NSW.

In this episode, “When you own the house but not the land”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to guests about life in a Residential Land Lease Community in NSW (RLLC).  Bridget speaks to Paul, Residential Parks Legal Officer and Julie, Residential Parks Officer at the Tenants’ Union about the laws governing RLLC and the work they do helping residents living in RLLCs across NSW.  Bridget also speaks to Kim, a long term resident in a RLLC, about her life and experiences there. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can help clients living in a RLLC.

Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode.

Tenants’ Union of New South Wales tenants.org.au - Look for the green tile Land Lease Communities Noticeboard.

You can also enter your or your client’s postcode at the bottom of the pages of the Tenants’ Union website to find your closest local tenancy service.

On the Tenants’ Union website are these fact sheets and resources:

For homeowners:

https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/home-owner-factsheets

For tenants in RLLC:

https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/tenants-land-lease-communities

https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/tenants-rights-responsibilities

About the Local Govt Act & Regulations

https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-approvals-and-maps

https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-homes-structures

https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-sites-distances-setbacks  

For editions of the Outasite Land Lease Community magazine go here:

https://www.tenants.org.au/news/outasite-land-lease-community-magazine-out-now

 

Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo

Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW

Transcript: https://docdro.id/7xJhDaF

Captions: https://otter.ai/u/l04jIqtgEjBpzsySxpgqnk1yv3A 

Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

 

Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.