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Darwin Community Legal Service | Tenants’ Advice Service

When are we open?

Monday 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED

Darwin Community Legal Service | Tenants’ Advice Service Services

The Tenants’ Advice Service (TAS) is an NT-wide, community-based advice and advocacy service for residential tenants.

The TAS assists people who pay rent to live in homes in the NT including:

  • private residential tenants
  • boarders and lodgers
  • caravan park residents
  • supported accommodation tenants
  • Territory Housing tenants
  • town camp residents

What we can help you with:

Legal Advice: TAS provides free legal advice on problems you are having with your landlord or real estate agent.
Legal Information: There are a number of factsheets on our website that give a breakdown of the law and can help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Advocacy: TAS can advocate on your behalf with advice, documentation and representation before the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NTCAT).
Community Legal Education: TAS can talk to your community group or organisation about tenants’ rights and responsibilities.
Campaigning: TAS is currently lobbying the government to improve tenancy legislation and policy. Please see our Make Renting Fair, Safe and Certain Campaign for more details.

What to do if you have a tenancy problem?

Please contact us on freecall 1800 812 953 to access free legal information or to make a telephone or face-to-face appointment with one of our tenancy lawyers. Appointments are generally available every weekday except public holidays.

If you have any questions about our service or wish to organise a community legal education session on tenancy law for your community group, please do not hesitate to contact us on 1800 812 953.