"The property must be reasonably clean, fit to live in and in a reasonable state of repair.
To be fit to live in, the property must (at a minimum): 1. be structurally sound 2. have adequate natural or artificial lighting in each room, except storage rooms or garages 3. have adequate ventilation 4. be supplied with electricity or gas, and have enough electricity or gas sockets for lighting, heating and other appliances 5. have adequate plumbing and drainage 6. have a water connection that can supply hot and cold water for drinking, washing and cleaning 7. have bathroom facilities, including toilet and washing facilities, that allow users’ privacy. The property could have other issues that may make it unfit for you to live in, even if it meets the above 7 minimum standards. Before you rent the property, you should tell the landlord or agent to take steps (such as make repairs) to make sure the property is fit to live in."
Source:
NSW Fair Trading Tenant Information Statement (PDF)