{"id":39831,"date":"2021-04-23T12:42:45","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T01:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/new-rent-rules-now-in-place\/"},"modified":"2021-05-19T12:51:56","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T01:51:56","slug":"new-rent-rules-now-in-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/real-estate\/new-rent-rules-now-in-place\/","title":{"rendered":"New rent rules now in place"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consumer Affairs Victoria has implemented new rent rules to create a fairer and safer system for renters and rental providers with more than 130 reforms introduced.<\/p>\n

These changes, which came into effect on March 29, put minimum standards for rental properties into law, things like hot and cold water, working ovens, stovetops and sinks and a permanent, working heater.<\/p>\n

More than one in four people rent in Victoria and Consumer Affairs says these new rules will give renters new protections, and the ability to make simple modifications without seeking permission, so they can have a house that feels like a home.<\/p>\n

Consumer Affairs Victoria director Nicole Rich said these new rules are creating a fairer, safer system for all.<\/p>\n

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Consumer Affairs Victoria director Nicole Rich<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThe biggest reforms to renting in Victoria\u2019s history have now come into effect, so it\u2019s important every rental provider ensures their rental property complies,\u201d Ms Rich said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese new rules ensure that a lot of things that most people already expect from a rental property become law.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re making sure renters and rental providers have clearer rules and greater accountability so that every renter and every rental is looked after.\u201d
\nConsumer Affairs is assuring rental providers they will also benefit from changes that make it clearer on what renters are accountable for and updating everyone\u2019s obligations, so they are easier to understand, and quicker to act on if there is a problem.<\/p>\n

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Their aim is to give rental providers an easier relationship with renters and greater confidence their rental will be maintained.<\/p>\n

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One Agency Surf Coast property manager Trinette McKoy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One Agency Surf Coast property manager Trinette McKoy said changes to the renting laws will ensure a fairer and safer system for all parties involved.
\n\u201cRenters will have the peace of mind that they have full disclosure about the property they are about to live in and also know that they will be safe due to the now regulated safety checks,\u201d Ms McKoy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor Residential Rental Providers (landlords) they now have more defined regulations that take away some of the ambiguous or grey areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is always a demand for rentals in our area, especially in Jan Juc, the past three days, we\u2019ve had at least 15 people booked into each of our property inspections.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn terms of rental availability, we have seen a real backflip compared to three months ago when there was a shortage, now there\u2019s plenty of choice with 46 properties for rent in the postcode of 3228 on realestate.com.au.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe entry point in the current market is a one-bedroom unit for $300 per week and at the other end of the scale, there is a four-bedroom family home with a pool for $800 per week.\u201d<\/p>\n

Notable reforms include:<\/strong><\/p>\n