From growing veggies to improved insulation, here's what's changing for Canberra renters from tomorrow

The ACT has become the first Australian jurisdiction to remove all forms of tenancy termination without a legitimate cause in a raft of changes that also bans encouraging rental bidding.

— and means landlords cannot terminate a renters' lease unless they provide a legitimate reason.

The banning of 'no-cause' evictions is intended to strengthen renters' rights and security in Canberra. Tenants are still able to challenge an eviction through the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal , if they believe the termination of their tenancy is not appropriate.Under the new laws, neither landlords nor real estate agents can solicit rental bids.

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