Back in the day, Rebecca remembers, the area had been dangerous, with drug users’ and sellers’ dominating presence impacting the community's ability to enjoy their neighbourhood. These days, it’s more relaxed, neighbours flock to BBQs in the park and kid-friendly events. They keep an eye out for one another and try to help out where they can.
Duncan might have to consider moving back into a share house, something he hoped never to have to do again. Now that he’s in his forties, he wants to have his own space.
By the time Erina found her current Marrickville flat, she had moved seven times in as many years and spent countless hours applying for rooms in share houses.
Casey is pleased with the outcome of his Tribunal matter and now has Elsie by his side in the granny flat. His successful journey to this point was only possible thanks to the long-awaited law changes that many renters and renters’ rights advocates have fought for; law changes that help renters have a home that really feels like home.
After months of living in unbearable heat inside her rental home, Sarah had to move back in with her parents. She counts herself lucky to have this option, knowing how many women out there can’t afford to simply pack up and leave a place that’s not right for them.