New laws have been introduced to allow victims of domestic violence to terminate residential tenancy agreements and to ensure that they are not financially penalised by the actions of an alleged abuser.
Depending on whether you want to stay or leave the premises, you will need to apply to the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. More information can be found on the SA Government- Residential Tenancy Protection for Domestic Violence Victims website.
For further details of the options available, see Intervention orders and tenancy issues in the Housing chapter of the Law Handbook.
In an emergency: 000
For police attendance: 131 444
Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1800 800 098
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
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