Breaking a lease - Landlords bulletin 67

11 May 2023

Breaking a lease

Although a tenancy agreement is a binding contract, circumstances can change for tenants during the term of a fixed-term tenancy agreement, causing a need to break the lease.

A tenant breaking their lease can be experiencing a lot of stress, which can include a need to relocate at short notice for work or a change in financial circumstances.

This bulletin explains each party’s key responsibilities when breaking a lease.

Funeral checklists for consumers

Consumer Protection has developed these checklists to help you organise a funeral service.

Funeral directors must:

  • be transparent with their pricing
  • not make incorrect or misleading statements
  • not offer unfair contract terms or engage in unfair market power.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list and has been produced for guidance only.

It's budget consultation time for 2023/2024 - Retirement villages bulletin 22

19 April 2023

In this bulletin:

  • Information about annual consultation requirements for proposed budgets
  • Invitation to Seniors Connect 2023 events

It's budget consultation time for 2023/2024

Before the start of each financial year, the residents of a retirement village must have access to next year’s proposed budget documents. This is in preparation for the operator and residents budget consultation process.

Consignment selling licensing changes and updated dealer training - Motor vehicle industry bulletin 16

13 March 2023

From Wednesday 1 March 2023, there is a new dealer licence category (Category E) in the Motor Vehicle Dealers (Licensing) Regulations 1974 for dealers who sell vehicles on consignment.

 

Do I need to do anything?

Dealers do not need to do anything as a result of this change. Dealers authorised to sell vehicles on consignment can continue to operate as normal. See below for how the changes may affect you.

2007 Indigenous Consumers Count

‘Indigenous Consumers Count’ are reports examining consumer issues faced by Indigenous Western Australians and whether consumer protection services adequately meet the needs of this diverse population. The report is based on research into the perceptions of advocates and service providers from organisations concerned with the needs of Indigenous Western Australian consumers. The research helps Consumer Protection develop and implement campaigns addressing the reported issues.