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9 articles tagged “Victoria”.
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.
ReadGas and Electrical Safety Compliance for Rental Properties in Australia (2026 PM Guide)
From 13 Oct 2026 Victoria's 2-yearly electrical check applies to all existing tenancies. Plus QLD safety switches and landlord duties in every other 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)
How VCAT bond disputes work in Victoria: how to apply, what evidence wins, realistic timelines, and how your condition report decides the result.
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)
From November 2025 Victorian rentals must meet minimum standards before being advertised. Heating, cooktop, hot water, deadlocks — the full checklist.
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