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Accessibility

RentalX is committed to making our platform accessible to everyone.

Our Commitment

RentalX strives to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. We believe that everyone — regardless of ability — should be able to use our platform to find safe and affordable student accommodation.

Features We've Implemented

  • Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
  • Keyboard navigation support across all interactive elements
  • Sufficient colour contrast ratios throughout the interface
  • Alt text on all meaningful images
  • ARIA labels on form inputs and buttons
  • Focus indicators on interactive elements
  • Responsive design for all screen sizes and orientations
  • Text resizing support without loss of content or functionality

Assistive Technology

RentalX has been tested with the following assistive technologies:

  • NVDA + Chrome (Windows)
  • VoiceOver + Safari (macOS and iOS)
  • TalkBack + Chrome (Android)

Known Issues

We are actively working on the following accessibility improvements:

  • Improving ARIA roles on some dropdown components
  • Adding skip-to-content links on all pages
  • Enhanced focus management in modal dialogs

Feedback & Support

If you encounter any accessibility barriers on RentalX, please let us know:

  • Email: accessibility@rentalx.com.au
  • Phone: +61 1800 RENTAL
  • We aim to respond to all accessibility feedback within 2 business days

Last updated: February 2026