Clients of a Perth real estate agency which has now closed had more than $220,000 of their money taken from the agent's trust account resulting in the company being fined by the Perth Magistrates Court and ordered to pay costs.
Read the departmental announcement to learn more about the agent and the fine imposed.
Presentation to Perth landlords who attended a Shelter WA Homelessness Week Event, to learn about ways to help tenants experiencing family and domestic violence (FDV) and other serious problems. The ‘Landlords Making A Difference’ session gave owners of rental homes the opportunity to hear from government, industry and the not-for-profit sector.
A licence holder must keep accurate records of its charitable collections activities. These collection records must include:
A financial report must be prepared each year that includes an income and expense (or profit and loss) statement and a balance sheet.
Consumer Protection WA, in conjunction with the Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre, is hosting a networking session and delivering a presentation outlining upcoming FDV related tenancy law changes – the Residential Tenancies Legislation Amendment (Family Violence) Bill 2018.
Legal Aid WA will also present details of its exciting new communication resource called Blurred Borders, which includes a Family Violence Kit for community lawyers.
You’re also welcome to attend if you’re a landlord, property manager or even someone who is renting a home.
50. Receipts and accounting to principal
SETTLEMENT AND BUSINESS AGENTS Part IV Settlement Agents Act 1981
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AUDITOR APPOINTMENT - Settlement agents
Form last updated 6 July 2020
Settlement agents who did not receive any trust funds for the audit period may be required to lodge this declaration with Consumer Protection.
To declare as an individual or body corporate or on behalf of a partnership:
Your Ref:
Our Ref:
Enquiries:
Date:
The Commissioner, Consumer Protection
Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Locked Bag 100
EAST PERTH
PERTH WA 6892
Dear Commissioner,
Re: AUDIT OF TRUST ACCOUNT – (Insert name of licensed agent*)
Please find enclosed the audited trust accounts of the above mentioned agent for the year ended ………………………… (insert date).
Enclosed are:
SETTLEMENT AND BUSINESS AGENTS Part IV Settlement Agents Act 1981
Agents should advise the Commissioner for Consumer Protection as soon as practicable or within five working days when a trust account is opened. Note that this is not required for separate interest bearing trust accounts. Lodge this form by email to audits@demirs.wa.gov.au, by fax (08) 6251 2801, or by post to Locked Bag 100, EAST PERTH WA 6892.
