Supporting older lower income tenants in the private rental sector

The housing situation for older lower income renters differs from younger lower income renters in that they have finished their working life (and usually have low levels of wealth), they have very limited incomes (i.e. the age pension) and they lack future earnings potential As tenants get older they may be less able to cope psychologically with stress and changes; may be suffering from physical disability and mental health concerns; may be frail and vulnerable; and can suffer from being isolated. Finding housing solutions that are secure, affordable and appropriate to older renters is the key to keeping those tenants in their home and not being dependent on residential aged care.