Tenants in Australia have the right to a safe and habitable living space, and landlords are required to maintain the property in a reasonable condition.

If a landlord is not maintaining the property, the tenant may have the right to make repairs and deduct the cost from the rent, or to end the lease early and move out.

Tenants can also contact their state's housing or consumer affairs department for assistance and have their case heard at a tribunal.

In most states and territories in Australia, landlords are required to give tenants a certain amount of notice before increasing the rent.

For example, in Victoria, landlords must give at least 60 days' notice of a rent increase. Additionally, some states and territories have rent control laws that limit the amount by which rent can be increased.

If a landlord wants to sell a property during a tenancy, the tenant has the right to continue to live in the property until the lease expires.

The tenant also has the right to receive notice from the landlord, and the new owner, if the property is sold.

The new owner is required to respect the terms of the existing lease and cannot evict the tenant without just cause.

A landlord cannot evict a tenant without a valid reason, such as non-payment of rent, breach of the lease agreement, or if the tenant has caused damage to the property.

Additionally, landlords are prohibited from retaliating against tenants for asserting their rights.

Tenants who feel they are being evicted without cause can contact their state's housing or consumer affairs department for assistance and have their case heard at a tribunal.