No Place for Family Violence – Safe Tenancy WA
Summary of WA tenancy law changes to allow renters affected by family and domestic violence (FDV) to stay or go.
Staying involves applying to the court to have a perpetrator’s name removed from the lease.
If a tenant affected by FDV decides to leave, they can get out of the lease within 7 days, with the right evidence and termination notice.
Family Violence Tenancy Law changes video
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Debt and Domestic Violence
Outline of Rights and Responsibilities.
Domestic Violence Helplines
If you need help there are a number of telephone numbers you can call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or services you can visit. If you, or someone you know are in immediate danger call the police on 000.
Social Workers
Will confidentially assess your situation, provide support and tell you about payments that might be available to you. They can advise you of support services available in your area
Elder Abuse
Information and services that assist with Elder Abuse.
FCAWA is located on land belonging to the Whadjuk Noongar people, and we recognise their connection to country. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
