Know Your Rights

How much notice must be given before entering a rental property in Victoria, except in emergencies?

Where can both parties seek assistance to mediate a dispute and make a legally binding decision in Victoria?

According to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997, Rental Providers are responsible for maintaining the property in a habitable condition. True or False?

What is the maximum amount of bond that can be requested from a Renter?

Under Australian Law, Rental Providers can discriminate against potential Renters based on their age, gender, race, religion, disability, or family status. True or False?

According to the new rental laws, rental providers can ask for a maximum of how many months' rent as a bond?

What types of tenancies do the changes apply to?

What are rental providers and estate agents banned from doing in terms of rental pricing?

A park operator must give at least how many days' notice to local government before giving a notice to vacate to a park resident if the park is to be closed?

What is the responsibility of a park operator when it comes to repairs to the sites in a caravan park?

What is the maximum number of days a person can occupy a caravan park for holidaying or non-residential purposes without being considered a caravan park resident?

What can a site tenant use their site for if they obtain the park operator's written consent?

What must renters do if they cause damage to the property or common areas?

When must renters report damage or breakdown of facilities to the rental provider?

What must renters do if they receive an end of fixed term notice to vacate in response to reporting damage?

What must renters do if they experience hardship in paying for the cost of repairs?

Which of the following is a valid reason for a rental provider to issue a notice to vacate in Victoria?

In Victoria, can rental providers charge for separately metered water in rooming houses?

What can renters do if they believe they have been overcharged for utility services in Victoria?

Can rental providers issue a 'no specified reason' notice to vacate in Victoria?

Who can request VCAT to serve documents on a perpetrator of family or personal violence to commence proceedings at VCAT?

When can a renter challenge the validity of a notice to vacate at VCAT?

Who can be held liable for outstanding unpaid rent, utility charges, and damage when terminating and/or creating a new rental agreement due to family or personal violence?

According to the Residential Tenancies Act, who is responsible for ensuring that a rental property meets the rental minimum standards?

If a rental property does not comply with the rental minimum standards, what options does the renter have?

Who is liable for the cost of supplying water, gas, or electricity to the rented premises if the rental provider fails to replace a water, gas, or electrical appliance with a replacement of equal or greater prescribed energy efficiency rating?

Under what circumstances can rent be paid into the Rent Special Account upon application by the renter?

Under what circumstances can a rental provider charge more than one month's worth of rent for the bond or require a renter to pay rent more than one month in advance?

In long-term rental agreements of more than five years, under what conditions can a rental provider request an additional bond?

What is the requirement for rental providers regarding the method of rent payment?

Under what conditions can a rental provider refuse permission for a renter to keep pets at a rental property?