For facts, information and tips on looking for somewhere to live, finding new flatmates, planning to rent or buy or moving out for the first time.

http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au...

http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/Housing+%26+Accommodation/

The Housing Registrar registers and regulates rental housing agencies in Victoria. It strengthens the existing housing sector's capacity for innovation and continuous improvement in the provision of affordable housing for low income people.

http://www.housingregistrar.vic.gov.au...

http://www.housingregistrar.vic.gov.au

If you want to rent privately, most landlords will expect you to pay a bond (security deposit) in case you damage the property or fall behind in your rent. If you cannot afford to pay the bond yourself, you may be able to borrow the money from your local housing office. This is known as a bond loan.

http://www.housing.vic.gov.au...

http://www.housing.vic.gov.au/private-renters-assistance

Provides information on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities in Victoria.

http://www.land.vic.gov.au...

http://www.land.vic.gov.au/Land/lcnlc2.nsf/alltitle/rent+or+lease

When renting a property, you may be asked to pay a bond before moving in. This is a refundable amount of money, and there are rules about how much it should be, who you pay it to and how to retrieve it.

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au...

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/CA256EB5000644CE/page/Renting-Tenants-Rental+Bonds?OpenDocument&1=910-Renting~&2=10-Tenants~&3=20-Rental+Bonds~

Provides useful information for tenants and landlords about owners corporations, retirement villages, share houses, infringement notices, caravan parks, rooming houses and the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority.

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au...

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/CA256EB5000644CE/page/Renting?OpenDocument&1=910-Renting~&2=~&3=~

RTBA Online is operated by the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA) to provide access to the register of bonds held by the RTBA. RTBA Online provides information on the current status of a bond, and its lodgement, transfer, and repayment history.

http://www.rentalbonds.vic.gov.au...

http://www.rentalbonds.vic.gov.au

While renting a property, it is important to have a good understanding of the rules and regulations, especially when it comes to signing a lease or Residential Tenancy Agreement.

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au...

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/CA256EB5000644CE/page/Renting-Tenants?OpenDocument&1=910-Renting~&2=10-Tenants~&3=~

Provides online facility enabling registered VCAT registered users to perform various functions. The site enables users lodge applications via the internet. Various forms are available to download, including the VCAT Online User Guide.

http://www.vcat.vic.gov.au...

http://www.vcat.vic.gov.au/CA256DBB0022825D/page/Listing-Utility+Buttons-VCAT+Online?OpenDocument&1=10-Listing~&2=-Utility+Buttons~&3=10-VCAT+Online~