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Rent-tech platforms bypass surcharge ban with new fees
Published Monday, October 12, 2026 · Updated October 12
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- At least 1.2 million rent payments each month are made on rent-tech platforms in Australia.
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- The Guardian
The article emphasizes how rent-tech platforms are exploiting loopholes in the surcharge ban, creating unethical and difficult situations for tenants, especially during a cost-of-living crisis.
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