16 February 2018
5pm Friday 23 February to 8am Monday 26 February 2018
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety wishes to advise its customers that the BondsOnline eTransactions system will be temporarily unavailable to allow for system maintenance and enhancement.
Information for consumers
If you are in the market for a second-hand vehicle you should be aware of the different obligations motor vehicle dealers, insurance companies and private sellers have to comply with before they sell a waterdamaged vehicle.
Water-damaged motor vehicles may fall under two categories:
Consumer Protection can help you with a wide range of issues you may face because of a crisis. You will find contact details for Consumer Protection at the bottom of this factsheet.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) can help you with advice about insurance, loans, banking and other financial matters.
An exemption certificate may be sought by prohibited persons who are already involved in administering a particular village and by persons who propose to become involved in administering a village after the provisions commence.
Information for tenants
Consumer Protection can help with renting questions – contact details are provided on this factsheet.
Landlords can get information about their rights and responsibilities from Consumer Protection. Common questions are answered below and contact details are on this factsheet.
31 January 2018
Consumer Protection wants you to be aware that from 8 February 2018, when you submit a bond disposal, a new survey will appear in the eTransaction Number confirmation box that you would already be familiar with. The survey will appear as shown below.
Please complete the BondsOnline survey. It should only take about 30 seconds to complete.
January 2018
Western Australia’s Building Regulations 2012 require owners of residential dwellings to have compliant smoke alarms installed prior to the sale, transfer of ownership, rent or hire of the dwelling.
Changes to the Regulations that come into effect on 22 January 2018 provide an exemption for owners who are transferring ownership to a person intending to demolish the dwelling.
January 2018
Western Australia’s Building Regulations 2012 require owners of residential dwellings to have compliant smoke alarms installed prior to the sale, transfer of ownership, rent or hire of the dwelling.
Changes to the Regulations that come into effect on 22 January 2018 provide an exemption for owners who are transferring ownership to a person intending to demolish the dwelling.
January 2018
Western Australia’s Building Regulations 2012 require owners of residential dwellings to have compliant smoke alarms installed prior to the sale, transfer of ownership, rent or hire of the dwelling.
Changes to the Regulations that come into effect on 22 January 2018 provide an exemption for owners who are transferring ownership to a person intending to demolish the dwelling.
