Journal article
A comparison of security of tenure in Queensland and in Western Europe
Monash University Law Review, Vol.37(2), pp.16-46
2011
Abstract
Queensland residential tenancies are usually granted for up to 12 months with no guarantee of renewal. On expiration of the term, the landlord, without need to provide an explanation, can require the tenant to leave. Europeans find this unusual. As Hammar observes, to 'never be sure whether … you will be allowed to stay for another year … is ok for a student, or for someone working … but not for households'.1 This article informs Queensland policy makers and industry about European practices and concludes by proposing legislative amendments to realise the tenant's security of tenure.
Details
- Title
- A comparison of security of tenure in Queensland and in Western Europe
- Authors
- Nathalie Wharton (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and BusinessLucy Cradduck (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Monash University Law Review, Vol.37(2), pp.16-46
- Publisher
- Monash University, Faculty of Law
- Date published
- 2011
- ISSN
- 0311-3140; 0311-3140
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2011 The Author. The author's accepted version is reproduced here with permission.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450266702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
- Research Statement
- false
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