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Rental sector guidance for landlords and tenants

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The guidance below is for tenants, landlords, and others in the rental accommodation sector to clarify what information may be requested at every stage of the rental process.

We have also launched a new monitoring and compliance programme to ensure that rental agencies and landlords stay on the right side of the Privacy Act.

Resources for Landlords

Resources for Tenants

Questions? 

If you have enquiries about the Privacy Act and rentals please email our Compliance Team.

We've also included questions for tenants and landlords in our Ask Us database.

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