21 January 2021
In 2020, the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments agreed to introduce a uniform scheme for the automatic mutual recognition (AMR) of occupational registrations. The proposed changes are part of red-tape reduction reforms to aid Australia's economic recovery.
Land valuers are one of the occupations that are proposed to be included in the changes.
We receive hundreds of complaints each week. We prioritise the complaints in order of:
This means there can be a delay if your complaint is lower risk than others.
Conciliation is voluntary for both you and the trader. Understanding the wait times may help you decide if conciliation is for you.
If you decide to wait for conciliation, we will do our best to help you resolve your complaint.
In response to COVID-19, the Western Australian Government implemented a moratorium on some evictions and all rent increases, under the Residential Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020. The extended emergency period ends on 28 March 2021, which means that all the existing laws will stay in place until this date, after which the ordinary tenancy laws will apply again.
23 December 2020
Some renters have contacted us recently with concerns about receiving requests to pay more than two weeks rent in advance. So it’s a good time to remind agents and property managers about the rent in advance requirements under WA tenancy laws.
23 December 2020
Some renters have contacted us recently with concerns about receiving requests to pay more than two weeks rent in advance. So it’s a good time to provide information about the rent in advance requirements under WA tenancy laws.
23 December 2020
Recent amendments to the Settlement Agents Code of Conduct 2016 (WA) (SA Code) bring the fee disclosure requirements in line with those under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). They also provide settlement agents with flexibility in getting paid for unexpected additional work.
23 December 2020
Some renters have contacted us recently with concerns about receiving requests to pay more than two weeks rent in advance. So it’s a good time to remind landlords about the requirements under WA tenancy laws.
