VIC: Residential Tenancies Regulations Schedule 3 Safety related activities Bushfire prone area

Bushfire prone area activities

(1) This safety-related activity only applies if the rented premises is in a bushfire prone area and is required to have a water tank for bushfire safety.

(2) If the rented premises is in a designated bushfire prone area under section 192A of the Building Act 1993, and a water tank is required for firefighting purposes, the residential rental provider must ensure that the water tank and any connected infrastructure is maintained in good repair, as required.

(3) The water tank must be full and clean at the commencement of the residential rental agreement.