This factsheet explains:
- how to prepare your rental home for bushfires, storms and other weather emergencies;
- your options if your home is damaged, unsafe to live in or inaccessible;
- your rights and responsibilities when arranging repairs, moving out or ending your tenancy; and
- what happens to your rent, bond and belongings after a weather emergency.
This factsheet gives general legal information. It is not legal advice.
Last reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Keywords: Emergency, fire, flood, rental, damaged, destroyed