Useful links for landlords in South Australia

Residential tenancy legislation
Residential tenancies in South Australia are governed by the Residential Tenancies Act of 1995, and the South Australian government has produced an accompanying information brochure.

Further information for residential landlords
The Office of Consumer and Business Affairs, a division of the South Australian Attorney-General’s office, has produced a series of videos on dispute resolution for residential tenancy and an information kit for landlords.

Dispute resolution for residential tenancies
Residential tenancy disputes in South Australia are the purview of the Residential Tenancies Tribunal.

Further resources
The Landlords’ Association of South Australia, Real Estate Institute of South Australia, Property Council of Australia and National Tenancy Database may also be useful for landlords.

Commercial tenancy legislation
Retail and commercial leases are subject to the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995, and information can be found on the South Australian government’s website.

Dispute resolution for commercial tenancies
Disputes relating to retail or commercial tenancies can be mediated by the Office of Consumer and Business Affairs and brought to the Civil (Consumer and Business) Division of the Magistrates Court.