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A Tenant Advocate may be able to assist you

Tenancy services at Sussex Street Community Law Service Inc are both in the provision of advocacy and legal education. The community education provides pro-active information to people on tenancy right, tenancy applications, eviction avoidance and eviction processes. This education function is important in empowering tenants and agencies that work with them in all aspects of their tenancy.

The Tenancy Advocate deals with tenants in public and private housing. The aim is to keep the matter out of court if possible and to negotiate with the landlord or Homeswest. The advocate can assist with problems relating to

The service does not assist landlords and commercial tenants

To discuss your concerns with a Tenant Advocate you will need to make an appointment. When you come in for your appointment you will need to bring all letters, documents or notes made about the issue that concerns you.

To make an appointment

Sussex Street provides this service to people in the following suburbs

Victoria Park, East Victoria Park, South Perth, Kensington, Como, Bentley, St James, Carlisle, Welshpool, Kewdale, Cloverdale, Rivervale, Lathlain, Redcliffe, Ascot, Belmont, Queens Park, Karawara, Manning, Salter Point, Waterford, Wilson, Rossmoyne, Riverton, Shelley, Ferndale, Cannington, East Cannington, Beckenham, Kenwick and Wattle Grove.

If you do not live in one of the above suburbs we can refer you to the most appropriate agency for you.

This service is funded by the Western Australian Department of Consumer and Employment Protection.