Take urgent action on all shocks and tingles - Tenants bulletin 16

28 February 2020

Consumer Protection is warning tenants to be aware of any electric shocks or tingles at their residential premises and ensure they are reported to their electrical network operator immediately.

A new public safety campaign is urging Western Australians to take potentially life-saving action by immediately reporting any electric shocks or tingles to their electrical network operator.

Residential tenancy law reforms - Tenants bulletin 15

18 February 2020

Let us know your throughts on renting in WA

On Friday 20 December 2019, Consumer Protection released a consultation paper to commence the review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1987. It’s been over 10 years since tenancy laws were reviewed in Western Australia (WA).

Consumer Protection is encouraging all tenants to make a submission to the review to ensure changes to the law are fully informed by those most impacted. It’s easy to have your say. You can:

Residential tenancy law reforms - Real estate industry bulletin 216

18 February 2020

Let us know your thoughts on renting in WA

On Friday 20 December 2019, Consumer Protection released a consultation paper to commence the review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1987.  It’s been over 10 years since tenancy laws were reviewed in Western Australia.

We encourage all real estate agents and property managers to make a submission to the review, so all views can be considered. It’s easy to have a say. You can:

Residential tenancy law reforms - Landlords bulletin 39

18 February 2020

Let us know your thoughts on renting in WA

On Friday 20 December 2019 Consumer Protection released a consultation paper to commence the review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1987.

Consumer Protection is encouraging all landlords to make a submission to the review to ensure changes to the law are fully informed by those most impacted. It’s easy to have your say. You can:

Seniors housing options now and in the future

In retirement, you may choose to downsize from your family home to a home that is better suited to your lifestyle changes. This guide provides a summary of some housing options that are available to you.

What is a retirement village?

These are managed residential complexes providing independent living accommodation for people who are over 55 and/or retired from full-time employment. Most villages provide a property lease arrangement rather than ownership. They do not include residential aged care.

Pool Safety - Real estate industry bulletin 215

30 January 2020

Pool safety - it's everyone's responsibility 

When a property has a pool or portable pool it’s important to ensure full compliance with safety requirements to prevent drowning deaths and injury to young children.

There are specific laws in Western Australia that mandate the installation of safety barriers to enclose private swimming and spa pools.  The laws apply to all private swimming and spa pools that contain water that is more than 300mm deep.  

Pool Safety - Landlords bulletin 38

30 January 2020

Pool safety - it's everyone's responsibility 

When a property has a pool or portable pool it’s important to ensure full compliance with safety requirements to prevent drowning deaths and injury to young children. 

There are specific laws in Western Australia that mandate the installation of safety barriers to enclose private swimming and spa pools.  The laws apply to all private swimming and spa pools that contain water that is more than 300mm deep.