VIC: Residential Tenancies Act Section 65A Occupation of rented premises that do not comply with ren

Occupation of rented premises that do not comply with rental minimum standards

(1) Without limiting sections 65, 68 and 70, a residential rental provider must ensure that rented premises comply with prescribed rental minimum standards on or before the day on which the renter enters into occupation of the premises. Penalty: 60 penalty units in the case of a natural person; 300 penalty units in the case of a body corporate.

(2) If rented premises do not comply with the rental minimum standards on or immediately after the day on which the renter enters into occupation of the premises, the renter may issue a request to the residential rental provider for urgent repairs to be carried out to the premises to ensure that the premises comply with the standards.

Note This section is a duty provision and a contravention of this section may be dealt with as a breach of a duty under Part 5 and other provisions of this Act.