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An overhaul of rental laws is being debated in Western Australian parliament, but one key measure is missing.
Western Australia is the only state not to get rid of so called "no grounds" evictions, a move critics say would reduce stress for renters.
But the state government is arguing the proposed changes strike the right balance, arguing we "need landlords".
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Pro boxer Troy Humberston was kicked out of his rental in a "no grounds" eviction despite agreeing to a $250 per week increase.
"We've been good tenants, we've never missed a payment, we keep the house in good order," the father-of-two said.
"I'd agreed to the $900 a week – but then I took exception to him (the landlord) wanting us to pay the increased rent starting 30 days early."
A termination notice followed, without a reason, which completely legal in WA.
"It creates this fear or this threat of uncertainty that people have, which means that they're not standing up for their rights," Alice Pennycott from Circle Green Community Legal said.
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"They're not taking steps to try and negotiate a rent increase or asking for repairs and maintenance."
Western Australia is the only state not to get rid of the provision.
"The government continues to dig its heels into the sand and side with property developers over renters, which is unfortunate," independent MP Wilson Tucker said.
The government's proposed changes include outlawing rent bidding and only allowing price increases once a year.
But the housing minister says ditching no-fault evictions could drive landlords out of the rental market.
"Landlords aren't the baddies here. We need landlords. We need them to be investing in rental accommodation, so it adds to supply," Housing Minister John Carey said.
But Humberston thinks differently.
"It's pretty obvious who the no grounds for eviction laws benefit and it's certainly not the majority," he said.
