Disputes relating to the condition of a property at the end of a tenancy are not uncommon.
Mandatory Property Condition Reports (PCRs) were introduced in July 2013 in order to minimise the number of bond disputes, as accurate incoming and outgoing PCRs provide a solid basis to assess how the condition of the property has changed during the tenancy, allowing for fair wear and tear.
Community and fitness industry feedback has recently been sought on the experience and operation of the Fair Trading (Fitness Industry Code of Practice) Regulations 2020 (WA) (Fitness Code).
The Consumer Protection Compliance and Enforcement Policy was reviewed and updated in October 2020. This policy replaces the Consumer Protection Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.
Consumer Protection encourages compliance with legislation whenever possible. However, when serious matters are encountered, or when poor attitudes to compliance are evident, more formal enforcement action will be taken.
The Compliance and Enforcement Policy includes:
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All incorporated associations are required to provide for 19 Schedule 1 items in the rules. The below table shows where each of the Schedule 1 matters has been provided for in the model rules:
| Schedule 1 requirement | Model rules clause |
|---|---|
| 1. The name of the incorporated association. | Association to provide. Can be recorded at Guidance note A |
| 2. The objects or purposes of the incorporated association. | Association to provide. Can be recorded at Guidance note B |
The Australian Government sought views on options to improve outcomes and protections for consumers who participate in the Gift card market.
Status: Closed Wednesday 30 May 2018.
Summary: Consultation Draft of the Fair Trading (Pre-paid Funerals Code of Practice) Regulations 2018
8 May 2018
WA landlords are still being duped into renting their properties to crime gangs who turn their investment homes into cannabis grow-houses, causing extensive damage to the property.
Consumer Protection and WA Police have renewed their warning to landlords to be extra vigilant with the incidents of cannabis grow-houses in rentals continuing to be a major concern for authorities.
8 May 2018
WA landlords are still being duped into renting their properties to crime gangs who turn their investment homes into cannabis grow-houses, causing extensive damage to the property.
Consumer Protection and WA Police have renewed their warning to landlords to be extra vigilant with the incidents of cannabis grow-houses in rentals continuing to be a major concern for authorities.
