The Residential Tenancies Act 1997(opens in a new window) is the main legislation that regulates residential tenancies in Victoria. It sets out the rights and responsibilities of renters and residents, rental providers, owners of rented premises, rooming houses, caravan parks and residential parks.
The Residential Tenancies Act has a number of Regulations that are attached to it that further define rights and responsibilities. These Regulations include:
- Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021(opens in a new window)
- Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 2024(opens in a new window)
- Residential Tenancies (Rooming House Standards) Regulations 2023(opens in a new window)
- Residential Tenancies (Specialist Disability Accommodation) Regulations 2019(opens in a new window)
Together, all of the above are often referred to as the 'tenancy law' in Victoria.
There is also another law that directly relates to rooming house opertaors, the Rooming House Operators Act 2016(opens in a new window).
There are also many other laws that indirectly relate to residential tenancies in Victoria including:
- Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012
- Estate Agents Act 1980
- Owners Corporations Act 2006
- Building Act 1993
- Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998
- Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008
For more information on renting laws in Victoria, visit Renting - Consumer Affairs Victoria website(opens in a new window).
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