Introduction

Rent It Keep It (RIKI) is a free online training course about renting in NSW. This self-paced course takes about 2 hours to complete and covers:

  • how to find, secure, keep, change, or end a rental tenancy
  • your rights and responsibilities as a tenant
  • what landlords and agents can and cannot do
  • information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The course is available in Arabic, Cantonese, English, Filipino, Hindu, Mandarin and Vietnamese.

Once you finish the course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion which can be used to support your rental applications.

Eligibility

RIKI is open to everyone in NSW and is particularly useful if you:

  • have a limited rental history
  • have had issues with a rental tenancy in the past
  • are at risk of homelessness
  • are looking for up-to-date information about renting in NSW.

What you need

You will need a Rent It Keep It Account. 

How to access the course

  1. Select the ‘Access online’ button.
  2. Log in, or create your Rent It Keep It Account.
  3. Follow the prompts to take the course.

You can also access the course via the MyHousing mobile app.

More information

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Last updated: 18 March 2025

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