VIC: Residential Tenancies Act Section 83 Withholding consent in certain circumstances

Withholding consent in certain circumstances (1) For the purposes of this Division, it is not unreasonable for a residential rental provider to withhold consent to an assignment or sub-letting of rented premises if— (a) the rented premises are public housing; and

(b) the ground for withholding that consent is that the assignment or sub-letting would disadvantage persons on a public housing waiting list. (2) For the purposes of this Division, it is not unreasonable for a residential rental provider to withhold consent to an assignment or sub-letting of rented premises if—

(a) the rented premises are provided as affordable housing under the Victorian Affordable Housing Programs; and

(b) the ground for withholding that consent is that the assignment or sub-letting would disadvantage persons eligible for affordable housing under a relevant Victorian Affordable Housing Program.