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Routine Inspection Victoria 2026: 6-Month Rule, Notice Requirements & What to Check
Victoria allows one routine inspection per 6 months, none in the first 3 months, with 7 days' written notice. VCAT enforces the interval to the day.
ReadVictoria Entry Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Victoria's entry condition report must use Form 4 under Section 35. The renter's 5-business-day window, and what VCAT expects in a bond claim.
ReadVictoria Exit Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Victoria's exit report is due within 10 days of the tenancy ending, on Form 4. Who attends, RTBA claims, and the 13 Oct 2026 evidence rule.
ReadVictorian Rental Law Changes 2025: What Property Managers Need to Know and Do Now
A property manager's guide to Victoria's rental reforms under the Consumer and Planning Legislation Amendment (Housing Statement Reform) Act 2025. Covers the no-fault eviction ban, 90-day notice periods, minimum standards before advertising, annual smoke alarm checks, and application form changes.
ReadVictoria Condition Report Requirements: A Property Manager's Compliance Guide (2026)
Complete guide to VIC condition report obligations under Section 35 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. Covers Form 4, the 5-business-day rule, Section 35A VCAT challenges, exit reports, and bond claims.
ReadVIC Rental Minimum Standards Checklist: What Property Managers Must Verify Before Advertising (2026)
From November 2025 Victorian rentals must meet minimum standards before being advertised. Heating, cooktop, hot water, deadlocks — the full checklist.
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