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8 articles tagged “VIC”.
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.
ReadGas and Electrical Safety Compliance for Rental Properties in Australia (2026 PM Guide)
Gas and electrical safety obligations for Australian property managers: Victoria's mandatory 2-year checks, Queensland's safety switch requirement, NSW general duties, and how to document compliance for every state.
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.
ReadVCAT Bond Dispute Guide for Victorian Property Managers (2026)
Step-by-step guide for Victorian property managers navigating a bond dispute through RDRV and VCAT. Covers the 14-day contest window, the myRDRV process, VCAT escalation, the October 2026 evidence requirements under the Consumer Legislation Amendment Act 2025, and how to build a defensible claim.
ReadVictoria's New Bond Evidence Requirements: What Property Managers Must Do Before October 2026
The Consumer Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (VIC) requires property managers to give renters documentary bond claim evidence before lodging a claim — commencing no later than 13 October 2026. The evidence must not conflict with the condition report. What you need to do now.
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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