Struggle to secure rent reductions
Posted on: Fri 7 Aug 2020
At the start of 2020, Australian renters were already vulnerable to an economic shock. To make matters worse, coronavirus had a greater impact on industries like hospitality and service sectors where renters were more likely to work.
Many renters were helped by expanded income support, but according to a new report released this week, few were lucky enough to secure a rent reduction.
Better Renting is a community of renters working together for stable, affordable, and liveable homes. Their report Rent due: renting and stress during COVID-19 explores the experiences of renters in Australia over the past months.
Joel Dignam, Executive Director of Better Renting speaks with Breakfast’s Tom Mann and Zoe Kounadis about the findings.
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Produced by Soph Landau
