Law to help renters escape domestic violence lease trap

Tenancy reforms will make it easier for renters to escape domestic violence and protect themselves. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Renters will face fewer hurdles to flee abusive relationships under tenancy changes to help people in dangerous living situations.

NSW is expanding its existing provisions for leases to be terminated due to domestic violence, ensuring more "approved people" can declare a tenant is experiencing violence.