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5 articles tagged “Consumer Affairs Victoria”.
Victoria Entry Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Step-by-step guide for completing Victoria's prescribed entry condition report (Form 4 under Section 35 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997). Covers pre-tenancy inspection, room-by-room walkthrough, photography, the renter's 5-business-day window, and how entry documentation affects bond claims at VCAT.
ReadVictoria Exit Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
How to conduct the exit condition report for Victorian rentals: the 10-day obligation, who must attend, room-by-room inspection, RTBA bond claims, and the October 2026 evidence changes.
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)
Complete checklist for Victorian rental minimum standards under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. Covers the November 2025 reforms requiring properties to meet minimum standards before advertising, what the standards are, and how condition reports prove compliance.
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